1. The 9 Themes of World History

2. The Problem
History can be so complicated! With all the different historical events that we’ll be studying this year, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to organize those events into BIG ideas?

3. The Solution
That’s where themes can help. Themes are not as detailed as historical events, but help understand history by looking at basic ideas that all historical events have in common.

4. Examples of Themes

5. Continuity and Change

6. Geography and History

7. Political and Social Systems

8. Religions and Value Systems

9. Economics and Technology

10. Diversity

11. Global Interaction

12. Impact of the Individual

13. Art and Literature

14. Conclusions What do you think?
Remember themes help us simplify and organize all the historical events that we’ll be studying this year.
If you review this presentation throughout the year, it will help you remember the 9 Themes of World History.