AP World History Modern
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Course Description
The first semester of AP World History Modern delves into the history of mankind. Looking back to the prehistoric times, students will develop the connections between the early river valleys, the beginnings of civilizations, and governments. Through this semester, students will be introduced to concepts that will be placed on the AP examination, and will also be given multiple opportunities to practice skills necessary for the AP exam. This specific time will start from the First Agricultural Revolution to the Age of Exploration.
The second semester of this course is a continuation of semester one, starting with how Europe evolved from the colonies being brought into the New World. This course will continue to make connections between nations and look at the big picture concepts of the world until present day. This semester will also spend one time preparing specifically for the AP exam. Through review materials and practicing skills needed for the AP exam, students will work on being prepared for the exam.
Course Requirements
Grade Level
10 – 12
Materials
ISBN-13: 978-0076681280
ISBN-10: 0076681289
Princeton Review AP World History: Modern Premium Prep, 2022
ISBN-10: 0525570810
ISBN-13: 978-0525570813
Duration
2 Semesters
Credit Value
1.0
Prerequisites
None
Semester A
Major Concepts of this course:
- Prehistory
- River Valley Civilizations
- World Religions
- Trade Routes
- Classical Empires
- Rise of Europe
- Islamic Empires
- Age of Exploration
- Modern Intellectual Revolutions
Semester B
Major Concepts of this course:
- Industrial Revolution
- Imperialism
- Age of Revolutions
- World Wars
- Cold War
- Communism
- Modern World
- AP Review
- Women in History
- Rise of Terrorism