Lecture Notes: AP World History Exam Review

Introduction

• Host introduction and motivation for the upcoming exam.
• Encouragement and positive reinforcement for participants.
• Overview of the session: content review, Q&A, and support.
• Reminder of available resources (Cram packet, CamHub).

Session Outline

• Content covered: AP World History from 1200-2023.
• Main focus: content review, practice questions, and strategies for exam success.

Key Themes and Topics

1. Important Historical Figures

• Confucius: Philosophy based on five relationships and filial piety.
• Mansa Musa: Rich leader of Mali, famous for Hajj and building projects.
• Stalin: Soviet leader known for totalitarian rule and Cold War dynamics.
• Mao Zedong: Communist leader in China, Great Leap Forward, Cultural Revolution.

2. Geographic Regions and Empires

• East Asia: China, Japan, Korea.
• Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia.
• South Asia: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh.
• Africa: Mali, Great Zimbabwe.
• Americas: Aztecs, Incas.
• Europe: Feudal system, Ottoman Empire, Byzantine Empire.

3. Significant Events and Trends

• Feudalism: Decentralized political system in Europe and Japan.
• Industrial Revolution: Changes in production, rise of middle class.
• Decolonization: Post-WWII independence movements in Africa and Asia.
• Cold War: Ideological conflict between the US and Soviet Union.

Exam Strategies

Multiple Choice

• Read source information first (title, author, date).
• Process of elimination for answers.

Short Answer Questions

• Focus on time period and region in source information.
• Manage time effectively (13 minutes per question).

Document-Based Questions (DBQ)

• Group documents and use all provided documents.
• Focus on the prompt and avoid irrelevant information.

Long Essay Questions (LEQ)

• Structure essay clearly with thesis, context, and evidence.
• Use specific vocabulary to support arguments.

Content Review

• 1200-1450: Global Tapestry, trade networks, rise of states.
• 1450-1750: Land-based empires, maritime empires, Colombian Exchange.
• 1750-1900: Industrialization, imperialism, global revolutions.
• 1900-Present: World Wars, Cold War, decolonization, globalization.

Final Tips

• Take deep breaths, manage your time.
• Focus on what you know, don't stress unknowns.
• Fill out surveys for feedback and improvements.
• Engage with resources provided and trust your preparation.

Conclusion

• Final encouragement and well wishes for the exam.
• Reminder to use the study resources and have confidence in their abilities.
• Closing remarks and gratitude for participation.