Ch 5: Early Civilization in India: Homeschool Curriculum

Who's it for?

This unit of our Middle School World History Homeschool Curriculum course will benefit any student who is trying to learn about early civilization in India. There is no faster or easier way to learn about ancient India. Among those who would benefit are:

• Students who require an efficient, self-paced course of study to learn about ancient beliefs and intellectual disciplines, the caste system and geography.
• Homeschool parents looking to spend less time preparing lessons and more time teaching.
• Homeschool parents who need a history curriculum that appeals to multiple learning types (visual or auditory).
• Gifted students and students with learning differences.

How it works:

• Students watch a short, fun video lesson that covers a specific unit topic.
• Students and parents can refer to the video transcripts to reinforce learning.
• Short quizzes and an Early Civilization in India unit exam confirm understanding or identify any topics that require review.

Early Civilization in India Unit Objectives:

• Be familiar with the geography and major river system of ancient India.
• Understand how the Aryan invasions impacted early civilization in India.
• Summarize how the caste system in ancient India was structured.
• Discuss the rise of the Maurya Empire in India.
• Understand the beliefs and practices of Brahmanism and Buddhism.
• Discover the mathematical, medical and metallurgical achievements of ancient India.