AP World History Review Units 1-4 : Winter Break Edition
A 4-day crash course that dives into AP World History Units 1–4! Together, we'll explore the The Global Tapestry, Networks of Exchange, Land-Based Empires and **Transoceanic Interconnections using DBQs, LEQs, MCQs, and SAQs.
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1-2 hours per week. 1-2 throughout the classClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
This interactive course is spread across two weeks, focusing on one unit per day to ensure in-depth coverage and mastery of key topics. Each session is designed to build a solid understanding of the AP World History curriculum while honing essential exam skills. Week 1 Day 1: The Global Tapestry (c. 1200–c. 1450) Explore the political, economic, and cultural systems of key civilizations such as China, the Islamic world, and South Asia, alongside their technological and intellectual advancements. Day 2: Networks of Exchange (c. 1200–c. 1450) Dive into the Silk Roads, Indian Ocean trade, and Trans-Saharan routes, focusing on how trade, religion, and technology connected the world. Week 2 Day 3: Land-Based Empires (c. 1450–c. 1750) Examine the rise of powerful empires like the Ottomans, Safavids, Mughals, and Qing, analyzing their governance, cultural achievements, and conflicts. Day 4: Transoceanic Interconnections (c. 1450–c. 1750) Investigate European exploration, colonization, and the Columbian Exchange, emphasizing the transformative impact of global interactions.
Learning Goals
AP Exam Practice: Develop confidence with MCQs, DBQs, LEQs, and SAQs tailored to each day's focus.
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Sources
1. The Global Tapestry (c. 1200–c. 145
- Excerpts from "The Qur’an" (Islamic principles and cultural values).
Tang and Song Dynasty Poetry (e.g., works by Li Bai or Du Fu).
- Excerpts from Marco Polo's Travels or Ibn Battuta (observations of different regions).
- The Edicts of Ashoka(Buddhist governance in South Asia).
2. Networks of Exchange (c. 1200–c. 1450)
- Excerpts from al-Idrisi's maps and geographic descriptions.
- The Diary of a Han Official on the Silk Road.
3. Land-Based Empires (c. 1450–c. 1750)**
- Babur’s Memoirs (founding of the Mughal Empire).
- Edicts of Emperor Kangxi (Chinese imperial governance).
4. Transoceanic Interconnections (c. 1450–c. 1750)
- Excerpts from Christopher Columbus' journals
- Treaty of Tordesillas (1494)
- Excerpts from Bartolomé de las Casas' writings (on indigenous populations).
- Maps from European explorers** (showing changing worldviews).
Textbooks:
- AMSCO AP World History: Modern (tailored review and practice for the AP exam).
- Ways of the World by Robert Strayer (global historical perspective).
- The American Pageant* (for broader historical context).
- Databases and Online Archives:
- World History Commons (curated primary source sets).
- Fordham University’s Internet History Sourcebook (open-access primary sources).
- Library of Congress World History Primary Source Sets
- Multimedia Resources:
- CrashCourse World History videos (accessible overviews of key topics).
- Khan Academy AP World History (unit-specific lessons and quizzes).
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Ages: 13-18
