Module 1 Activity 2

Activity 1 : : Activity 2 : : Activity 3

Activity 2: Topics Covered by the Economics and World Civilization Assessments (IEA4/IEC4)

Under each competency are topics that will be assessed through the IEA4/IEC4.

• Major developments and contributions of ancient civilization
• Major Developments in Western Europe ca 800-1600 A.D
• The Development of the Nation State
• World Wars and the Global Society
• Major Developments of Early Western Culture
• Major Developments and Contributions of Non-Western Cultures
• The Elements of Supply and Demand
• Specification and Measurement of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
• Markets and Market Structures, from Perfect Competition to Monopoly
• The Free Enterprise Economy
• Labor Markets
• Types of Economic Systems
• The Historical Importance of Transportation Networks and Facilities
• International Trade
• Actions and Organizations Affecting International Trade
• The Effects of Trade on the Domestic Economy
• The Negative Effects of Trade, Illegal and Unethical Trade Practices