Next Generation Standards and Objectives
for Social Studies in West Virginia Schools
Deisolating the Objectives Grade 7
History Cluster 1 Demonstrate an
understanding of the ancient civilizations.
SS.7.H.CL1. identify the leaders and distinguish
the basic principles and philosophies of the
major religions as they emerged and expanded;
(e.g., Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism,
Hinduism, Confucianism and Taoism).
SS.7.H.CL1.2 identify the contributions and
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influences of ancient civilizations and categorize
the factors that led to their fall (e.g., philosophy,
architecture, civics, literature, the arts, science
and mathematics).
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Mesopotamia
Egypt
Greece
Rome
India
China
Ancient civilizations of North
and South America.
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History Cluster 2 Demonstrate an
understanding of the Middle Ages.
SS.7.H.CL2.1 analyze the rise of the European
nation states and monarchies (e.g., feudalism,
peasants, serfs, manorial system and
centralized power).
SS.7.H.CL2.2 trace the course of the Crusades
and the introduction of Asian and African ideas
to Europe.
SS.7.H.CL2.3 discuss the preservation of the
ancient Greek and Roman learning and
traditions, architecture and government.
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History Cluster 3 Demonstrate an
understanding of the impact the Renaissance
and Reformation had on the world.
SS.7.H.CL3.1 summarize the origins and
contributions of the Italian Renaissance and its
spread throughout Europe (e.g., art,
architecture, literature and music).
SS.7.H.CL3.2 identify key figures, causes and
events of the Reformation and the Counter
Reformation.
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History Cluster 4 Demonstrate an
understanding of imperialism throughout the
world.
SS.7.H.CL4.1 summarize the establishment of
colonies in Africa, Asia, the Americas and
Oceania.
SS.7.H.CL4.2 examine the development of
triangular trade and illustrate its impact on the
world.
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