This period covers the beginnings of civilization through the fall of classical civilizations, including the major religions of the world.

This period covers 1200 - 1450 CE, and includes Unit 1 The Global Tapestry and Unit 2 Networks of Exchange.

This period covers 1450 - 1750 CE and includes Unit 3 Land Based Empires and Unit 4 Transoceanic Encounters.

This period covers 1750 - 1900 CE and includes Unit 5 Revolutions and Unit 6 Consequences of Industrialization.

This period covers 1900 CE to the present and includes Unit 7 Global Conflict, Unit 8 Cold War and Decolonization and Unit 9 Globalization.