Examination of ancient to early-modern civilizations and the interconnections between diverse world societies to 1500. Included are Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, India, the classical West, early Islamic civilization, civilizations of Africa, and civilizations of the Americas and Oceania. (C-ID HIST 150) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-C, CSU-C2,D, IGETC-3B,4) ***Study of ancient societies and cultures from historical beginnings to 1500.