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Ancient Civilizations, Part One: Sumeria, Egypt, India, China with Christopher Martin
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History ➤ Ancient History
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High School, Middle School
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Instructor Access (optional grading support) for Unlimited Access families is available for this course! for $44.
How did the world develop after Noah’s flood? Dr. Martin tells the exciting story of how the oldest world civilizations got their start.
Instructor: Christopher Martin, PhD
Course Description: This course traces the development of ancient civilizations (and peoples) in four regions of the world, tracking their emergence in prehistoric times up through their approximate entry into more common narratives of history. This includes Mesapotamia/Sumeria, the first and most ancient Egyptian kingdoms, the Gupta Empire in India, and China up through the Ming Dynasty. This course contains optional/bonus material in the history of the Ancient Americas.
OUR PRAYER BEFORE CLASS MEETINGS:
Grant me the grace, O merciful God,
to desire ardently all that is pleasing to Thee,
to examine it prudently,
to acknowledge it truthfully,
and to accomplish it perfectly,
for the praise and glory of Thy name.
Amen. None to purchase. All course materials are provided by the instructor.
- Course name
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Ancient Civilizations, Part One: Sumeria, Egypt, India, China with Christopher Martin
- Instructor
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Christopher Martin
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Recorded
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History ➤ Ancient History
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High School, Middle School
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September 3rd, 2025 at 5:00 AM ET
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Recorded, free with subscription
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Special notes
Includes a writing component. This is Part One of a two-part course.
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None
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Outline
Course Outline:
Week 1: Introduction and overview of syllabus and assignments;
Ancient Sumeria
Week 2: Creation, Flood, and Renewal
Week 3: Dynasties and Conquerors
Week 4: Babylonians and Persians
Ancient Egypt
Week 5: Early, and Old Kingdoms
Week 6: Middle and Intermediate Kingdoms
Week 7: Late and New Kingdoms;
Ancient India
Week 8: Through the Bronze Age
Week 9: The Iron Age in India
Week 10: The Classical Period;
Ancient China
Week 11: Earliest China
Week 12: The First Dynasties
Week 13: States and Kingdoms
Week 14: The Imperial Age
Materials
Homework
Students will be guided through the process of writing a short (1-2 page, double-spaced) review of a book of their choice, relevant to the subject matter.
NOTE: High School students taking this course may instead write a 3-5 page book review.
Also, students will have one short (5-10 minute), optional, un-graded review quiz per week, based on classroom lectures and discussions
Christopher Martin
chrisgooverthere@yahoo.com
Christopher Martin teaches history and theology. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor of History at both Southern New Hampshire University and Antelope Valley College. He holds BA degrees in History and Theology from Christendom College (2007); an MA in History from National University (2012); and a Ph.D. in History from CGU (2018). He has been with Homeschool Connections since 2017, and teaching since 2012. He lives in California, with his wife and three sons. Together, they love to hike and travel.
Dr. Martin believes strongly that history is far more important than we typically assume, and also that it is a lot more entertaining. His classes are therefore both serious, and fun, making sure to cover the essential developments of past events, but also, coloring and animating the past with stories and anecdotes that make them come alive.
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