This high school history curriculum explores the complex societies of Africa and the Americas prior to European contact. Students will examine the advanced social structures, expansive trade networks, and cultural achievements of African kingdoms, such as Mali and Songhai. The course also details the diverse governance systems, technological innovations, and agricultural practices of indigenous American civilizations, including the Maya, Aztec, and Iroquois. Designed to encourage independent inquiry, the program provides a detailed perspective on global history, highlighting the resilience and ingenuity of these pre-colonial cultures without focusing on later colonial impacts.