AP World History

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Grade:

10 – 12

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Duration:

2 Semesters

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Credit:

1.0

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Prerequisites:

None

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The AP World History online course delves into the history of mankind. In semester A, high school students will look back to prehistoric times and develop connections between the early river valleys, the beginnings of civilizations, and governments. Semester B of AP World History is a continuation of semester A, starting with how Europe evolved…

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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 the first semester, 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 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.

Semester A

 

  • Prehistory
  • River Valley Civilizations
  • World Religions
  • Trade Routes
  • Classical Empires
  • Rise of Europe
  • Islamic Empires
  • Age of Exploration
  • Modern Intellectual Revolutions

 

Semester B

 

  • Industrial Revolution
  • Imperialism
  • Age of Revolutions
  • World Wars
  • Cold War
  • Communism
  • Modern World
  • AP Review
  • Women in History
  • Rise of Terrorism

 

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