Saudi Arabia Grade 10 Curriculum - History

Recent revisions to the Saudi Arabian curriculum reflect a broader shift towards moderation and openness. While specific details regarding the Grade 10 History curriculum are not readily available, the overall changes observed across subjects include:

• Removal of Anti-Israel and Antisemitic Content: A significant change has been the removal of hostile language towards Israel and Judaism. References to Israel as an "enemy" have been altered, and descriptions of Zionism as a "racist" movement have been removed.
• Revised Portrayal of Palestine: Some reports indicate that Palestine has been removed from maps in certain textbooks and that sections describing the positive results of the First Intifada have been omitted.
• Emphasis on National Identity: The curriculum now places a greater emphasis on Saudi national identity and loyalty to the state, incorporating more pre-Islamic history.
• General Moderation and Openness: The overall trend in curriculum revisions has been towards moderation, openness, and peaceful development.

These changes are part of a larger effort to modernize the Saudi education system and align it with global standards.