HI 121

This course introduces students to peoples and cultures of the ancient world across several continents, including Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe prior to European imperialism and contact. These cultures may include the Kingdom of Mutapa, the Olmecs, Han China, Classical Greece and Rome, and the Celts. The focus will be on seminal characteristics and achievements in their respective historical, political, and economic contexts such as the burial of royal retainers, the development of writing, forms of worship including sacrifice, alignments, menhirs, and henges, and ziggurats and pyramids. <br> <font color="crimson">