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\nThe Diplomacy Challenge\n

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\nA seven-lesson unit module offers high schoolers an opportunity to investigate the role diplomats play in an interconnected world. Acting as Early Modern era (1450-1750) diplomats, groups negotiate treaties to further the interests of...\n
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\nInternational Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, and the Indian Ocean Trade\n

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\nEconomic principles and world history are beautifully woven together in this history presentation on medieval Indian Ocean trading. The narrator discusses the unprecedented self-regulation executed by merchants along the Indian Ocean...\n
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\nGuess That Spice\n

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\nFrom medical treatments to cooking, people have been using herbs and spices for thousands of years. Perform a blind smell test of household herbs and spices to engage students in learning about ancient spice trading. Research the history...\n
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\nThe Rise of Islam: Ch 10\n

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\nCovering the rise of Islam just got easier. This presentation covers the spread of Islam via trade routes, politics, and unification through the Profit Muhammad. Islamic beliefs and practices are also touched upon, including an image...\n
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\nAncient Trade Routes\n

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\nStudents research details about ancient trade routes such as the silk, amber, tin, and incense routes. They make a map showing the trade routes and add details to maps, such as keys and samples of products traded. They compare ancient...\n
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\nInfluences from South to Southeast Asia\n

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\nIn ancient times, people along trade routes exchanged ideas in addition to goods. Scholars view eight primary sources, such as artwork, to understand how India influenced southern Asia. Academics participate in a short group discussion...\n
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\nThe Story of India - Spice Routes and Silk Roads - 1/6\n

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\nContinue the story of India with this six-part series on her spices, trade routes, and silken roads. Early global trade and an emergent global economy during the 1st century AD, Roman influences on India, monsoons, boat building, and...\n
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\nThe Story of India - Spice Routes and Silk Roads - 3/6\n

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\nPart two of this six-part series focuses on not only what India produces, but what it imports as well. Discover how the Kushans pushed through the Middle East, India, and China and help spread Indian culture and Buddhism throughout the...\n
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\nThe Story of India - Spice Routes and Silk Roads - 6/6\n

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\nDrama unfolds in India relating the story of the gods, changes in culture, and the overthrowing of a wicked tyrant. Part six concludes this series on trade in India with the spread of Buddhism and the fall of the Kushon emperor Kanishka.\n
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\nTrekking to Timbuktu: Trade in Ancient West Africa\n

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\nStudents research how trade in Timbuktu was affected by geography. Students conduct online research to determine the major trade routes, main products of trade, plus how and why trade spread across Africa.\n
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\nThe Trans Saharan Trade Route\n

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\nIn this trans Saharan trade route activity, students respond to 6 short answer questions about African trade routes after they read the included article.\n
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\nTriangular Trade and Its Effects\n

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\nStudents investigate the trade routes and investigate goods and services were transported along each route. Given a primary source document, that represents a personal story related to the triangle trade, they discuss given questions.\n
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\nSilk Road Assessment\n

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\nIn this ancient trade routes worksheet, middle schoolers respond to 10 multiple choice questions and 1 essay question about the Silk Road and its significance.\n
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\nWriting Exercises: African Civilizations II\n

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\nReading and writing often go together. After reading material related to the great civilizations of ancient Africa, use this worksheet to solidify students' comprehension. There are three short-answer questions related to Islam in...\n
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\nThe Silk Road: Connecting the Ancient World Through Trade\n

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\nIntroduce learners to The Silk Road, the first world-wide web. The narrator of this short, animated video traces the pioneers of globalization and the impact they had on culture and economy. The Scythians, Darius the First, and Alexander...\n
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\nSilk Road Treasures And Traders\n

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\nYoung scholars investigate the concepts that are related to the Silk Road trading route. They conduct guided research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to use a shoebox and draw a map of the Silk Road upon it.\n
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\nThe African Slave Trade: From West Africa to South Carolina and Beyond\n

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\nEighth graders explore the African slave trade. They identify the principal figures practicing the African slave trades at three locations. Students draw the physical routes of the slave trade on a map and they list the reasons for the...\n
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\nAtlantic Slave Trade\n

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\nThe horrors of the Atlantic slave trade are covered in this presentation. Intended as an accent to a lecture, learners will see images, answer questions, and engage in an activity intended to help them understand the conditions of Middle...\n
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\nThe Importance of Trade Routes\n

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\nFor this cultural diffusion study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the significance of trade routes and then respond to a reflection question.\n
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\nVoices from the Trans‐Atlantic Slave Trade\n

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\nYoung historians trace the roots of African slavery and learn about the causes and effects of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade through a PowerPoint presentation and by reading and discussing excerpts from the book Copper Sun.\n
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\nAbolition of Slavery\n

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\nTriangular Trade Route\n

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\nTrekking to Timbuktu: Trade in West Africa (Lesson 2)\n

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\nPupils examine the importance of trade in West Africa. Using a virtual time capsule, they travel back to ancient times and travel along with a caravan. They answer specific questions related to the journey and items they are trading. ...\n
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\nTrade in the Silk Road Cities\n

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\nStudents use Google Earth to map cities along the Silk Road trade route. In this Silk Road trading lesson, students complete a worksheet examining production, transportation, and value of goods and research trade items. Students create a...\n
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