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| Chapter 1: Writing & City Life |
| Chapter 2: An Empire Across Three Continents |
| Chapter 3: Nomadic Empires |
| Chapter 4: The Three Orders |
| Chapter 5: Changing Cultural Traditions |
| Chapter 6: Displacing Indigenous People |
| Chapter 7: Paths to Modernisation |
About AHSEC/ASSEB Class 11 History textbook
The Class 11 History syllabus under AHSEC/ASSEB introduces students to key historical events and processes that shaped human civilization. It begins with From the Beginning of Time, which explores human evolution, early hunter-gatherer societies, and the transition to settled life. It discusses archaeological discoveries and how early humans adapted to their environment.
Writing and City Life focuses on Mesopotamia, where the first cities emerged. It explains how agriculture, trade, and governance developed, along with the invention of writing. The role of temples, kings, and social organisations in urban life is also covered. An Empire Across Three Continents examines the Roman Empire, highlighting its administration, economy, and impact on different regions. It also discusses the reasons for its decline. The Central Islamic Lands explores the rise of Islam, the expansion of the Caliphates, and cultural and scientific developments in the mediaeval period.
Nomadic Empires focuses on the Mongols, their conquests under Genghis Khan, and their influence on trade and governance across Asia and Europe. The Three Orders explain mediaeval European society, structured around the clergy, nobility, and peasants. It covers feudalism and changes in land ownership. Changing Cultural Traditions looks at the Renaissance, Reformation, and scientific revolution in Europe, explaining how new ideas changed society. Confrontation of Cultures discusses European exploration, encounters with indigenous peoples, and the effects of colonisation.
The Industrial Revolution examines technological advancements, economic changes, and their impact on society. Displacing Indigenous People highlights how colonisation affected native populations in the Americas and Australia. Paths to Modernisation compares modernisation in different parts of the world, focusing on Japan and China.
This syllabus helps students understand historical change and its impact on the modern world.
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