ap world history resource book
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World HistoryPreparing for the
Advanced Placement Examination
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Table of Contents
Divided into six periods following the content and organization of
the current College Board AP World History framework, this
program equips students to excel on the AP World History Exam!
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In-depth introduction introduces students to
– four historical thinking skills
– five course themes– six chronological periods– step-by-step skill
development guide explaining how to answer the four types of questions• multiple-choice• Free-Response Essay
Questions– Document-Based
Question– Continuity and Change-
Over-Time Essay Question– Comparative Essay
Question
Introduction 29 Pages
Program ObjectivesConcise History: The thirty chapters of essential historical content and accessible explanation of events are the heart of the book. Each of the six periods is introduced with summaries and key AP concepts.
Maps and Graphics: Maps, charts, graphs, cartoons, photographs, and other visual materials are also integrated into the text to help you practice analytical skills.
Historical Perspectives: Each chapter includes a section that introduces significant historical issues and conflicting interpretations.
Key Terms by Themes: In each chapter, a list of key terms organized by theme is included to aid in a review of the chapter.Multiple-Choice Questions: Each chapter contains 10 multiple-choice questions to assess your historical knowledge and skills using a variety of sources.
Document-Based Questions: Each chapter will conclude with one DBQ for practice.
Continuity and Change-Over-Time Essay Questions and Comparative Essay Questions: Each chapter contains a Continuity and Change-over-Time Essay question and a Comparative Essay question. Each also has two additional questions for extra practice.
Practice Examination: Following the final chapter, a complete practice examination is provided.
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Chapter 14 Walkthroughvii
TOC
A walkthrough of Chapter 14 and the Period 3 Review illustrates how this program enables students to learn to
analyze and interpret historical facts and evidence in order to achieve an understanding of the major developments in World
history.
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Chapter 14 WalkthroughChpt. 14Pages
256-275
The stage is set for each chapter with a concise introductory paragraph highlighting key
components of the upcoming content, excluding unnecessary
details.
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Chapter 14 WalkthroughPages 257-258
Chapter content is direct with the use of appropriate and relevant language. Sections are divided into manageable
lengths for student understanding. These examples highlight The
Americas and prominent cultural groups between 800 and 1492.
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Chapter 14 Walkthrough
Primary and secondary sources are frequently found within the program. Students apply critical
thinking skills as they utilize these materials on the exam,
specifically with the Document-Based Question portion of the
exam.
Pages 263-264
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Chapter 14 WalkthroughPage265 The AP World History
framework calls for students to practice the kinds of Thinking Skills used by historians and to
analyze a wide array of historical perspectives.
Each chapter includes a unique feature highlighting unique
Historical Perspectives, relevant to the AP framework. Here,
students are proposed with the question, “How Populous was
America in 1491?”
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Chapter 14 WalkthroughPage266
A practical chart highlighting Key Terms by Themes is provided to the
student. Chapter 14 includes themes such as Government, Environment, and Culture.
Similar to the AP U.S. History framework, because
most trends have causes, historians seek to identify the most significant short-and long-term causes and
effects. This chart helps students organize important
terms by those themes.
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Chapter 14 Walkthrough
Pages 267-268
Each chapter is followed by a thorough and applicable review, offering a variety of Multiple-
Choice Questions—types of questions to be seen on the
exam.
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Chapter 14 Walkthrough
Pages 269-270
The review also includes Comparative Essay Questions, and Continuity and Change-Over-Time Essay Questions,
also types of questions to be seen on the exam.
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Chapter 14 Walkthrough
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The AP World History framework calls for students to practice the kinds of thinking skills used by historians and to
analyze a wide array of Historical Perspectives.
Chapters include helpful features titled, “Write As A Historian” and “Think As A
Historian”, preparing students for success on the exam.
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Chapter WalkthroughPage272
After each period, a Period Review offers helpful practice and insight into each of the types of questions to be found on the examination. Directions are clear and concise!
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Chapter Walkthrough
Pages 273-275
Students are presented with a Document-Based Question in which they must utilize
all or all-but one Document when answering the question. This opportunity for self-assessment prepares students for
success on the AP exam!
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Answer Key with Teacher Support
Teachers are given ample support within a detailed Answer Key! Each chapter includes all answers, citations for the Historical Thinking
Skills, Themes, Concepts, Text Pages, and more!
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Answer Key with Teacher Support
Teachers are provided with possible “good” responses. Detailed responses include
citations to Themes, Historical Thinking Skills, Concepts, and Text Pages as outlined in the chart on the previous slide.
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Answer Key with Teacher Support
Historical Thinking Skills are central to the study and practice of history. This program enables teachers to
help students develop and apply the described Historical Thinking Skills on a regular basis over the
span of the course.
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