Synthesis: The Utility and Limits of Travel Literature

Afro-Eurasian Societies Through Travel Accounts

9th Grade·Social Studies·US-DC-SS

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Synthesize findings to formulate historical arguments regarding the reliability of pre-modern travelogues.

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Afro-Eurasian Societies Through Travel Accounts

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-DC-SS

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Examine the social, religious, diplomatic, and urban landscapes of Afro-Eurasia through historical travel accounts and corroborating material evidence.

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WH2.1District of Columbia Social Studies Standards · All ages

Evaluate the utility of the writings of Ibn Battuta, Marco Polo and Zheng He for understanding the lives and customs of different people across Afro-Eurasia.