Lecture Notes: AP World History Cram Session
Introduction
- Host and team members: BJ, Deborah, Amy, Adeline, Cynthia.
- Objective: Prepare students for the AP World History exam.
- Encouragement to feel confident due to session and materials available.
Session Plan
- Slides for content review.
- Review games to help connections.
- Reference to cram packet available on CamHub with all necessary information.
- Encouragement to engage in chat for questions and support.
Key Themes and Concepts
Understanding AP World History
- AP World is about understanding context, cause, effect, and time period rather than memorizing specific facts.
- Recognize that on the test, contextual understanding is more valued than factual recall.
Reviewing Major Topics
- Factoids and Essays (SAQ, LEQ, DBQ).
- Access review packet for further details and practice.
Super Review Session
- Focus on key figures and events in world history.
Important Figures and Their Contributions
- Muhammad Ali - Leader of Egypt, broke away from Ottoman Empire.
- King Louis XIV - Absolute monarch of France, built Palace of Versailles.
- Deng Xiaoping - Communist China leader; reforms, one-child policy.
- Muhammad Ali Jinnah - Leader of Pakistan's independence.
- Tokugawa Ieyasu - Shogun of Japan, established Tokugawa shogunate.
- Akbar the Great - Mughal Empire, religious tolerance.
- Confucius - Founder of Confucianism, emphasized filial piety.
- Mansa Musa - Mali Empire, known for wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca.
- Suleiman the Magnificent - Ottoman Empire, expanded into Eastern Europe.
- Joseph Stalin - Soviet Union leader during and after WWII.
Geography and Regions
- Understanding College Board's regional divisions (e.g., East Asia includes China, Japan, Korea).
- Importance of geographic context in historical events.
Art and Architecture
- Recognition of cultural and historical significance through art.
Practice and Application
- Practice with hypothetical prompts, focusing on causation, comparison, and change over time.
- Encouragement to think about historical processes and context rather than isolated facts.
Final Tips and Encouragement
- Don't stress on perfection; focus on understanding and process.
- Get good rest and breakfast before the exam.
- Multiple choice: Read source info first, eliminate obviously wrong answers.
- DBQ: Use all documents, group where possible, and explain context.
- LEQ: Structure with clear thesis, evidence, and analysis.
Closing
- Thank yous to hosts and encouragement to fill out survey.
- Reminder of focus on process over outcome.
Additional Resources:
- Cram packet on CamHub.
- Vietnam War video for additional context on decolonization and Cold War dynamics.
Final Thought: Remember, this test is just one small measure of your knowledge and does not define your capabilities or future potential.