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Ancient Trade Networks, Economic Systems, and Imperial Dynamics

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-MI-SS

7 lessons

Goal

Analyze maritime and overland commercial networks, pastoral-nomadic interactions, imperial economic institutions, and the factors leading to imperial decline.

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  5. Standardized Currencies and Commercial Law in Early EmpiresNot started yet
  6. Tribute Systems and Resource Extraction in Ancient EmpiresNot started yet
  7. Imperial Collapse Factors: Overexpansion, Internal Rebellion, and External InvasionsNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

us-miW2.1Michigan Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Early Civilizations and Major Empires