In Middle School World History, Semester A, you’ll learn about major historical eventsthat took place around the world. In the first unit, you will trace the development of early humans. You will also be introduced to the Neolithic Revolution. In the second unit, you will study the development of early civilizations of the Middle East and North Africa. In the third unit, you will analyze the development and characteristics of early civilizations of India and China. You’ll also explore the origins and beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism. In the last unit, you will learn about the later civilizations of the Mediterranean and the Middle East.