Cause & effect: ancient civilizations

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient Mayan civilization and then examines questions such as: How Did Geography Help Shape Mayan Civilization?, How Did Religion Affect Mayan Art and Science?, How Did Trade Unify Mayan Culture?, and How Did Environmental Problems Contribute to the Collapse of Mayan Society?.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient Aztec civilization and then examines questions such as: How Did Religion Spur the Aztec Migration into Mexico?, How Did Reverence for the Gods shape the Aztecs' Creative Expression?, How Did Warfare Define the Aztecs' Identity and Success as a People?, and How Did Foreign Aggression and Greed Destroy the Aztec Civilization?.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient Rome and then examines questions such as: How Did Dissatisfaction with the Monarchy Give Rise to the Roman Republic?, How Did Internal Conflict Destroy the Republic and Give Birth to an Empire?, How Did a Persecuted Faith Become the Official Religion of Rome?, and How Did External Threats and Internal Decline Cause Western Rome's Demise?.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient Mesopotamia and then examines questions such as: How Did Agriculture Make Mesopotamian Civilization Possible?, How Did the Rise of Mesopotamian City-States Alter Human Communities?, How Did Early Mesopotamian Warfare Influence Warfare Among Later Peoples?, and How Did Mesopotamian Writing and Learning Benefit Later Civilizations?.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient Egypt and then examines questions such as: How Did the Nile River Make Egyptian Civilization Possible?, How Did an Agrarian Society Build One of the World's Most Enduring Structures?, How Did Religious Beliefs Shape Egyptian Views of Life and Death?, and How Did Cleopatra Contribute to Ancient Egypt's Final Fall?.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient China and then examines questions such as: How Important Was the Great Wall in the Development of Ancient Chinese Civilization?, What Effect Did Confucianism Have on the Chinese Moral and Political Outlook?, How Did the Chinese Invention of Gunpowder Affect Warfare in the World?, and How Did the Silk Road Link China with the Rest of the World?.

Through narrative supported by quotes, this title begins with a brief history of ancient India and then examines questions such as: What Part Did India's Early Cultures Play in the Birth of Hinduism?, How Did Alexander's Invasion of India Alter Indian Culture?, How Did Foreign Invasions Give Rise to India's Largest Empire?, and How Did One Indian Ruler Help Transform Buddhism into a World Religion?.

Looks at civilization of the ancient Mayan, covering the influence of religion, creative expression, foreign aggression, and more.

Draws on primary and secondary sources to explore the history, people, practices, religious beliefs, and development of ancient India.

Looks at civilization of the ancient Aztecs, covering the influence of religion, creative expression, foreign aggression, and more.