1. An Ever-Changing World- History, Science, & Tradeby Kariss Miller Spice Route

2. What is History? History is… Best understood through research. Uncovered via science & technological advances. Why we are where we are present day; and has prepared us for the future. About learning from past triumphs & tragedies.

3. The Journey of Man We all descended from the same family tree out of Africa. History shows that we all should theoretically speak the same language. Migration patterns show how we got to where we are today.

4. Catastrophe Volcanic eruption in Java that had catastrophic results. Considered the “so called” Dark Ages due to the extreme climatic conditions. Caused famine, disease, crop failure, death, drought, storms, & the collapse of an Empire.

5. Changing Interpretations of Americas Past Intricate societies in the Amazon created by the Xinguano people. Villages of 2500 to 5000 occupants. Altered the forest to utilize their resources best (system of roads, orchards, canals, and various structures. Regretfully, the Amazon was a false paradise as the soil was not suitable for agriculture.

6. The World & Trade Discusses economic growth with regard to Asia; then turning to Europe in the 1600’s. Various crops indigenous to specific regions. Trade routes used, and business being done by the Indians, Aztecs, etc.