Was there really a King Arthur, or is he simply a legendary character? What are the historical origins of regional conflicts in existence today? Ancient and medieval history holds the answers to such fascinating and perplexing questions; it not only tells us how our world used to be but also allows us to discover fundamental characteristics of humanity, showing us both how we have changed and how we have remained the same.
World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras explores ancient civilizations, dynasties, and empires and profiles city-states, countries, and regions of the ancient and medieval world, providing a dynamic learning experience that encompasses intellectual developments, wars and cooperation, religion, cultural practices, and more from prehistory through to the beginning of the Renaissance. Students will learn how to relate the events of the distant past to the ongoing development of human history such that they become more independent and proficient researchers, with an interest in the history of long ago and an appreciation for its importance.
Awards
2019 Best Social Studies Website—ComputED Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES), April 8, 2019
2018 Best Social Studies Website—ComputED Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES), April 1, 2018
2018 Best Online Educational Resource—ComputED Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIES), April 1, 2018
2018 Gold Award—Modern Library Awards, January 23, 2018
2017 CODiE Award Winner - Best Social Sciences Instructional Solution—SIIA, July 28, 2017
2015 New Product Award for "Course Essentials" Video Learning Module Series—Tech and Learning, October 12, 2015
2008 Award of Excellence—Tech and Learning, October 30, 2008
2008 Education Software Review Award (EDDIE)—ComputEd Gazette, October 6, 2008
2008 Best Educational Software Award (BESSIE)—Social Studies Web Site—ComputEd Gazette, April 25, 2008
2005 Awards of Excellence Legacy Winner—Technology & Learning Magazine, October 18, 2005
10th Annual Education Software Review Awards (EDDIE) - HS World History Website—ComputEd Gazette, August 12, 2005
2005 Awards Portfolio Winner—Media & Methods Magazine, April 10, 2005
2005 Award of Distinction for Web Site/Overall Site—The Communicator Awards, April 8, 2005
2005 Best Software in High School (BESSIE) - Web Site—ComputEd Gazette, February 1, 2005
Reviews
" Well-designed, focused, and rich in content, this product is recommended for secondary school and large public libraries."—Library Journal, January 1, 2005
"This website is ideal for social studies teacher teaching this curriculum as well as for librarians teaching information literacy and research skills. It will encourage students to learn research skills and evaluate historical evidence. This site is highly recommended for school libraries."—American Reference Books Annual, March 1, 2005
"Teachers can use this database to create lesson plans ... This is a very handy tool and fits in well with ABC-CLIO's other online offerings ... It bridges the gap between print encyclopedias, popular Web sites, and more academic online article indexes and is recommended for high school and public libraries."—Booklist, April 15, 2005
"In addition to straightforward searching and thorough, cross-referenced articles that include biographies, primary sources, maps, timelines, and audio and video segments, there are plenty of photographs and eye-catching graphics to engage students. Recommended."—Library Media Connection, August 1, 2005
"This already outstanding resource has been improved with a crisp, easy-to-use interface that few students should have difficulty mastering. Highly recommended for school and public libraries."—Booklist, April 15, 2008
"This database, much like the others from ABC-CLIO, will enhance any school's teaching curriculum. It will bring world history to life for many students and provide a new outlet for learning. The price may be a bit high for many schools, but the amount of material found here may make up for the expense."—ARBA, March 1, 2009
"I recommend this to any history or social studies teacher, but the site would also be useful in language arts. The site is user-friendly, is very easy to navigate, and many users can log in at once. Recommended."—Library Media Connection, October 1, 2010
"Since we purchased the ABC-CLIO Schools subscription websites, our library usage has grown tenfold. The library is packed these days! The depth and breadth of the websites is wonderful. Everything that students need—from country profiles to current images, maps, and documents—is in one place. And besides social studies teachers, foreign language teachers, and others use the websites too—some to plan curriculum. The library and social studies faculties are now working more closely together."—Joanne Hughes
Librarian/Technology Coordinator
Auburn Riverside High School
Auburn, WA
"After purchasing the websites, I participated in an online training session which was both convenient and informative! Now I quickly set up customized research lists for the students to direct them to discussion questions and review activities they can complete in the library. The students love all the visual primary sources, especially when they are making posters or brochures for class."—Terrie Crockwell
Library Media Technician
Etiwanda High School
Etiwanda, CA
"With the ABC-CLIO Schools subscription websites, students can locate information themselves with minimal instruction. The websites are accurate and reliable, and they guide students in building information literacy skills—examining different interpretations, choosing between resources, and synthesizing information. Teachers appreciate that the websites are current and aligned to standards."—Susan Leigh Burrell
Librarian/Media Specialist
Grace E. Metz Middle School
Manassas, VA
"Our history department has done away with most textbooks this year! With their wealth of primary sources, critical thinking activities, and daily news articles, the ABC-CLIO Schools websites help us guide our students in becoming social scientists."—Jim A. Masker
Social Studies Teacher, Cate School
Carpinteria, CA
"The Wayne School district has adopted a thematic curriculum for the teaching of World and US History. As a result of this curriculum shift, we have decided not to rely on a textbook as the primary instrument for instruction. In this age of digital technology, we have found that there are many wonderful digital resources that students and teachers can utilize to enrich the learning experience. One of the best is ABC-CLIO. We find their databases of information to be rich in primary source materials, their readings to be clear and concise, and their videos, graphs, and charts very engaging. Furthermore, the ABC-CLIO databases are easy to navigate for students and teachers. Searches are easily obtained including advance searches. ABC-CLIO even provides stimulating lessons and discussion points to further enhance the classroom experience. We are very happy with their product including their support services. I would recommend ABC-CLIO to any school district looking to move their curriculum into the 21st century."
—Carmine J. Picardo, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, Wayne Public Schools
Prehistory, Beginnings to 1000 BCE
• The Paleolithic and Mesolithic Periods
• The Neolithic Revolution
• The Emergence of Civilizations |
Ancient Rome, 1000 BCE–500 CE
• The Roman Republic
• The Height of the Roman Empire
• The Decline and Fall of Rome
| The Americas, 3000 BCE–1500 CE
• North America
• Mesoamerica
• South America |
Egypt and the Near East, 3200–500 BCE
• Ancient Egypt
• The Ancient Near East |
The Byzantine Empire and Russia, 300–1500 CE
• The Byzantine Empire
• The Emergence of Russia |
Central and East Asia, 500–1500 CE
• Chinese Dynasties: Tang, Song, and Ming
• The Mongol Empire
• Japan and Korea
• Southeast Asia |
Ancient Asia, 3000 BCE–500 CE
• Early Civilizations in Asia
• The Mauryan and Gupta Empires of India
• Chinese Dynasties: Zhou, Qin, and Han
• Buddhism and Hinduism |
The Islamic World, 600–1500 CE
• Muhammad and the Spread of Islam
• The Ottoman Empire
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Medieval Europe, 500–1500 CE
• The Early Middle Ages
• The High Middle Age
• The Late Middle Ages and Early Renaissance
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Ancient Greece, 2000–30 BCE
• The Early Aegean Age
• The Classical Age
• The Hellenistic Age
| Africa, 3000 BCE–1500 CE
• Early Africa
• Western Kingdoms
• Trading Cultures and City–States
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ABC-CLIO Solutions School Editions
Offering effective technology for your library and created specifically for middle and high school students, ABC-CLIO Solutions Schools Edition provides authoritative coverage of essential topics in U.S. history and government, world history, geography, and a range of multicultural and popular culture subjects.
Each online ABC-CLIO Solution includes four innovative components:
A COMPREHENSIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY with content from more than 230,000 primary sources and entries encompassing audio, video, photographs, illustrations, maps, and rich media.
A STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM updated daily by a team of subject-specific editorial experts and supported by an extensive range of instructional material.
A DEEP COLLECTION OF MODEL COMMENTARIES from noted scholars that have been specially commissioned to foster critical thinking stimulated by exposure to varying points of view.
AN EDUCATOR SUPPORT CENTER containing valuable professional development tools as well as relevant resources such as discussion points, activities, lesson plans, and research lists.
