Mississippi 7th Grade Social Studies Standards

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Early World History

• Civics, Economics, Civil Rights, Geography, and History
  • 7.1 Illustrate an understanding of the development of civilization in the Nile River Valley.
    • 7.1.1 Inspect how the physical features of Egypt Influenced the development of civilization.
    • 7.1.2 Investigate how religion affected the lives of the ancient Egyptians including such aspects as architecture, the afterlife, and mummification.
    • 7.1.3 Describe the unique features of ancient Egyptian culture and social class structure.
    • 7.1.4 Explain the power structure of the ancient Egyptian government.
    • 7.1.5 Determine the significance of the discovery of the Rosetta Stone.
    • 7.1.6 Trace the influence of trade on the development of Egypt.
  • 7.2 Examine an understanding of the development of civilization in the river valleys of China.
    • 7.2.1 Summarize the Influence of geographical features on the development of Ancient China.
    • 7.2.2 Compare and contrast the origins, foundational beliefs and spread of Confucianism and Taoism.
    • 7.2.3 Describe various aspects of culture, including language, art, architecture, and social class.
    • 7.2.4 Explain the evolution of imperial government of China.
    • 7.2.5 Discuss the development of the Great Wall.
    • 7.2.6 Trace the influence of trade on the development of China.
  • 7.3 Demonstrate an understanding of the development of civilization in Indus Valley.
    • 7.3.1 Explain the influence of geographical features on the development of Ancient Indus River Valley.
    • 7.3.2 Analyze the influence of Hinduism on the Indian culture and social practices.
    • 7.3.3 Describe various aspects of culture, including language, art, architecture.
    • 7.3.4 Analyze the power held by each class of the Indian caste system.
    • 7.3.5 Trace the influence of trade on the development of Indus River Valley.
  • 7.4 Analyze the development of civilizations in ancient Greece.
    • 7.4.1 Assess the influence of geographical features on the development of the civilizations of ancient Greece.
    • 7.4.2 Explain how the polytheistic belief system of the ancient Greeks influenced their daily lives.
    • 7.4.3 Describe various aspects of Greek culture to include the development of language, art, architecture, social class, and philosophy.
    • 7.4.4 Debate the various forms of government to develop in ancient Greece from monarchy, to oligarchy, to democracy.
    • 7.4.5 Compare and contrast the civilizations of Athens and Sparta.
    • 7.4.6 Trace the influence of trade on the development of Greece.
  • 7.5 Inspect the development Roman Civilization.
    • 7.5.1 Explain how the geographical features of the Italian Peninsula influenced the development of Ancient Rome.
    • 7.5.2 Compare and contrast how religion affected the daily lives of the Romans describe various aspects of Roman culture, including art, language, social class, and recreation.
    • 7.5.3 Compare the government structure of Rome in the Monarchy, Republic and the Empire.
    • 7.5.4 Trace the influence of trade on the development of Rome.
  • 7.6 Explore and evaluate the development of sub-Saharan civilizations in East, South and West Africa.
    • 7.6.1 Explain how the geographical features of sub-Saharan Africa influenced the development of civilization.
    • 7.6.2 Inspect the origins and foundational beliefs of traditional African religions as well as the influence of Islam on the civilizations of sub-Saharan Africa.
    • 7.6.3 Describe various aspects of culture, including art, architecture, and class structure in the civilizations that developed south of the Sahara.
    • 7.6.4 Explain how the civilizations of sub-Saharan Africa were governed.
    • 7.6.5 Trace the influence of trade on the development of sub-Saharan Africa.
  • 7.7 Compare and contrast the developments of early world religions and philosophies.
    • 7.7.1 Compare and contrast animism, monotheism, and polytheism.
    • 7.7.2 Explain the origins and foundational beliefs of the spread of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
    • 7.7.3 Inspect the origins and foundational beliefs of the spread of Buddhism and Hinduism.
  • 7.8 Assess the Middle Ages and the emergence of nation-states in Europe.
    • 7.8.1 Explain the system of feudalism and its relationship to the development of European monarchies and nation-states, including feudal relationships, the daily life of peasants and serfs, and the manor economy.
    • 7.8.2 Debate the effects of the Magna Carta on the feudal system and how it leads to the development of a representative government in England.
    • 7.8.3 Summarize the events of the Crusades and explain their lasting effects on Europe.
    • 7.8.4 Explain the role and influence of the Roman Catholic Church in medieval Europe.
    • 7.8.5 Analyze the economic, political and social effects of the plague on Europe.
  • 7.9 Investigate the impact of the Renaissance and the Reformation on Europe.
    • 7.9.1 Explain the influence of the idea of humanism on the development of the Renaissance.
    • 7.9.2 Identify key figures of the Renaissance throughout Europe to include their accomplishments in the arts, music, literature, and architecture.
    • 7.9.3 Explain the causes, events and points of contention of both the Reformation and the Counter Reformation.
    • 7.9.4 Trace how the Renaissance encouraged the development of trade.