1. Global Studies 9
Agenda

2. Introduction to Global Studies
Can you name some major issues, problems, developments in the world today?

3. Introduction To Major Themes
These issues repeat themselves throughout the year
Geography
Economic Systems
Health Issues
Human Rights
Environment
Forms of Government
(Democracy, Dictatorship…)
Religion
Imperialism (and its affects - one-crop agriculture)

4. Unit One - Africa
Name one person or event from African history.

5. Unit One – Africa Themes Geography Ancient Kingdoms Imperialism
South Africa

6. South Asia South Asia includes India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Name one person or event from South Asian history.

7. Unit Two– South Asia India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka
Geography
Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism
Imperialism
Gandhi & Independence
Modern Issues

8. Unit Three- Southeast Asia
Ancient Civilizations
Imperialism
Vietnam War
Cambodian Holocaust
Modern Economic Issues

9. China
Name one person or event from Chinese history.

10. Unit Four--- CHINA Geography and Ancient Dynasties
Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism
Imperialism-Spheres of Influence
The Communist Revolution
Modern China

11. Unit Five- Korea Geography Ancient History The Korean War
North vs. South (today)

12. Japan
Name one person or event from Japanese history

13. Unit Six- Japan Geography and ancient history Korea – North vs. South
Samurai and the Shogunate
Japan Becomes a World Power
WWII
Japan – the modern industrial nation

14. Latin America
Name one person or event from Latin American history

15. Unit Seven - Latin America
Geography
Incas, Mayas and Aztecs
Latin American Colonization
L.A. Independence Movements
L.A. and the Cold War
Modern Issues