Objective:  In this second course on Ancient History, students will learn what the first civilizations had in common. Why was irrigation so important to these first civilizations? 

Who invented writing and for what purpose?

And why did people divide themselves into different groups? 

Learn these answers and more in this course!

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Ancient History - Lesson 2 - Early Civilization

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Ancient History - Lesson 2 - Early Civilization - STUDY GUIDE

    • Ancient History - Lesson 2 - Early Civilization - VIDEO

    • Ancient History - Lesson 2 - Early Civilization Live Lesson Recording with Professor Marshall Connolly (4/22/21)

    • Ancient History - Lesson 2 - Early Civilization - QUIZ

    • Ancient History - Early Civilization - Live Lesson with Professor Connolly - Jan 15 @ 9 AM Pacific

    • Ancient History - Lesson 2 - Early Civilization - Live Lesson with Professor Marshall Connolly - April 22 @ 11 AM Pacific

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Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Professor Marshall Connolly has spent his life in service to God and the Church as an educator and writer. He is a graduate of the California State University system and has earned bachelor's degrees in English and History, as well as a teaching credential. He has completed additional studies at Whitman College, and the University of San Diego. His interests include science and apologetics and he writes on both subjects for Catholic Online (catholic.org), the World's Catholic Library.

He serves as the first Director of Education for Catholic Online School.

Professor Marshall Connolly

Director of Education