Identify ideas, images, and symbols in contemporary life that have their roots in societies of the past (e.g., political, artistic, recreational, technological, mathematical, and scientific).

Analyze the impact of knowledge acquired from historical events on the future of contemporary societies (e.g., the decline of the Roman Empire; the attempted annihilation of indigenous cultures and languages, the power of the church; ethnocentrism; the concentration of power in the organization of large corporations; the contribution of indigenous peoples to the survival of newcomers at the time of contact, and the willingness to share the bounty and abundance of the land, sometimes through sophisticated arrangements known as Treaties).

Construct an inventory of references to traditional oral narratives found in current popular media, and determine the relevance of traditional narratives to contemporary society.