Ancient Civilizations

A study of early civilizations.

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About This Course

Course Name/Code: Ancient Civilizations, HUHI 220
Catalog Description: A study of the early human civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome with an emphasis on the contributions of each civilizations to our cultural heritage today.
Prerequisite: HUHI 130    Credits/Hours: 3

Instructors and Texts

Instructors Who Teach This CourseMrs. Jennifer Meinhardt
Required Text(s) Students must purchase and possess the required text(s) by the first day of class. Order early:

  • Wiesner; Ruff; Wheeler. Discovering the Western Past: a Look at the Evidence, Volume 1. 6th Edition. Houghton Mifflin, 2008.
    • ISBN-13: 978-0-618-76610-9
  • Baker, Simon. Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire. BBC Books, 2006.
    • ISBN-13: 9781846072840
  • Martin, Thomas. Ancient Greece: From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times. Yale Nota Bene, 2000.
    • ISBN-13: 978-0300084931