Eastern Civilization
Mr. Pannone
mpannone@wallingford.k12.ct.us
Welcome to Eastern Civilization! This class will explore the fascinating history of the Far East, South
Asia, Middle East and the ex-Soviet Union. Aside from the textbook, there will be other supplemental
readings as well as an emphasis on writing.
Course Objectives:
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Organize major events & historical trends chronologically
Gain a historian’s perspective on eastern regions & countries
Be able to analyze & interpret primary documents
Use critical thinking skills when looking at historical events/trends
Write organized & documented essays & papers
Class Rules: These are simple, to the point and non-negotiable.
 RESPECT YOURSELF
 RESPECT OTHERS
 RESPECT PROPERTY
Grading Structure: There will be a variety of assignments including tests and papers. The breakdown
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40% = Tests & Papers
15% = Projects/Class Assignments
30% = Homework
15% = Participation
Help & Questions: In my classroom, a main ingredient for success is a welcoming atmosphere in
which students feel comfortable asking questions or asking for extra help. At NO point will I allow a
class environment to discourage a student from doing so. I can be made available any day after school,
or even before school. Don’t be afraid to ask.
Email: Although I try to check my email as often as possible, I recommend you get your questions to
me BEFORE 9:00pm. I am usually very good about checking my email, but please remember, this is
not something you should rely on to carry you through the entire course. My email address is
mrpannone@cox.net.
Homework Policy: Assignments will not be accepted late unless accompanied with valid
documentation. If you are absent, please be responsible enough to ask for the work & notes you
missed.
Remember, plagiarism is theft!
EASTERN CIVILIZATION CHAPTERS COVERED
Chapter 1, Sec 5: The Phoenicians, Lydians, and Hebrews
Chapter 3: Ancient Indian Civilization
Chapter 4: Ancient Chinese Civilization
Chapter 8: The Byzantine Empire, Kievan Russia, and the Mongols
Chapter 9: The Islamic Empire
Chapter 12: The Civilizations of East Asia
Chapter 15, Sec 5: Eastern & Central Europe in the Age of Absolutism
Chapter 18: Asia in Transition
Chapter 22, Sec 4: Reform and Revolution in Russia
Chapter 23, Sec 4: European Expansion in South and East Asia
Chapter 23, Sec 5: Foreign Influence in Southeast Asia and the Pacific
Chapter 24, Sec 3: The Russian Revolution
Chapter 25, Sec 5: Dictatorship in the Soviet Union
Chapter 26, Sec 3: Unrest in China
Chapter 26, Sec 4: Japan Between the Wars
Chapter 27, Sec 4: The Soviet Union and the United States
Chapter 29: Asia Since 1945
Chapter 32, Sec 3: The Fall of Communism