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55768307555 Themes of AP World HistoryInteraction between Humans and the Environment; Development and Interaction of Cultures; State Building, Expansion and Conflict; Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems; and Development and Transformation of Social Structures0
5576850595Understand the significance of the Neolithic RevolutionIt's the first time that people started to cultivate plants and domesticate them. It's also the first time they domesticated animals1
5576860512Be able to determine when and why governments developedIt first started soon after people started to grow food for their communities. People needed stability, a way to organize their communities, and a way to stop large-scale disagreements in those communities.2
5576874942Understand the impact of surplus products on Neolithic communitiesIt meant that there was more free time and not everyone had to work on growing food. Some people worked on other projects instead and worked on things that helped build their culture.3
5576884219Understand the disputes that led to the establishment of governments in Neolithic communities.Many people fought over land and/or food. They would fight and sometimes couldn't get enough food to feed themselves.4
5576903083Recall how the geography of Mesopotamia differed from Egypt and the effects geography had on each situation.Mesopotamia: unstable flooding and very harsh when it does flood. The people living here had to work very hard to get anything out of land despite it being called the Fertile Crescent. Egypt: Flooding is very reliable, making it very easy to grow things. Not everyone has to work with food and makes it much easier to work on other things5
5576928729Recognize the writing systems of the four ancient river valley civilizationsHieroglyphics, Cuneiform, Pictographs, Chinese Script6
5583473350Recall events that distinguish European and East Asian Classical and Neoclassical time periodsChina and other areas were spreading ideas through the Silk Road and the Grand Canal. Europe was expanding through various invasions. (rise and fall of both Rome and Greece)7
5583488531Know what intra and inter regional trade routes (and products exchanged) that existed at the end of the PeriodizationSilk road:(silk, religion, porcelain, bronze, wool, fruits, and animals) Indian Ocean:(Chinese Pottery, spices, and ivory) Tran-Saharan Trade:(salt, palm oil, olives, wheat, and wild animals)8
5583526778Identify ways man changed his environment to accommodate tradeFarmed land, developed canals, built irrigation system, created roads (pave and unpaved)9
5583535354Compare and contrast the Bantu and Indo-European migrationsBantu: migrated for resources, diffusion of iron metallurgy, influenced languages in Africa Indian Europeans: migrated for unexpected reasons10
5583694285Recall why Buddhism is considered a 'export religion'. In what areas of the world did Buddhism take root and whyThe religion was spread using the Silk road and was more popular in other countries then its own. China, Tibet, and Sri Lanka because it embraced all people instead of a select few.11
5642204442Recall modern day evidence of Hellenism AND explain the extent of the Hellenistic world.It was spread by Alexander the Great and found in Italy, Egypt, the Middle East, Turkey, and India. A modern example is columns.12
5642255022Recall which areas developed city-states and why?Greece: mountains led to isolation and prevented unification Mesoamerica: large regions but unified under Mayan culture13
5659267026Understand the relationship between Imperial, Imperium, Empire, and Emperor.Empire: area of land an emperor rules Emperor: person who rules an empire Imperium: political power in Empire Imperial: relating to an empire14
5659276936Basic Tenets of PolytheismGods took on many forms and were interested in humans15
5659284330Basic Tenets of Judaism13 principles of faith. Moses or Abraham seen as founder.16
5659287884Basic Tenets of ChristianityJesus Christ is way to Salvation, saved by grace through faith, Jesus is son of God, Holy Trinity, Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes . Jesus is founder.17
5662745202Basic Tenets of IslamPillars of Islam and the Quaran. Founder is Muhammad Ali.18
5662761082Basic Tenets of Hinduismidol worship, reincarnation, karma, dharma, and moksha19
5662771944Basic Tenets of Confucianismskeleton of ethical and religious beliefs. Founder is Confucious20
5662788868Basic Tenets of Legalismneed for order over everything. Founders are Shang Yang, Li Si, Han Feizi21
5662810056Basic Tenets of TaoismNon action is the ideal state of being. Founder is Lao Si22
5662964208Basic Tenets of Jainsmahimsa, anekantavada, baparigraha, 5 main vows. Founder is Mahavira23
5670165686Basic Tenets of BuddhismNirvana, Eight-fold path, 4 noble truths. Founder is Siddhartha Guama24
5670192511Know the general circumstances when each of these religions was founded.Polytheism: Early World, needed something to believe in Judaism: Emerged early in Canaan. Israelite needed a guiding force to help them Christianity: Jews were being treated unfairly and needed someone to help them Islam: people had been sent from their homes and needed someone to look up to Hinduism: Indus Valley/ the Aryans Confucianism/Taoism/Legalism: Period of Warring States Jainism/Buddhism: Replacement of Hinduism25
5670250491Recall similarities among religions originating in South AfricaAll were monotheistic and believed in healing and peace26
5670267513Recall how Greek and Roman advancements in theatre and the arts reflected their civilizationsGreeks: religious rites, involved Gods, special effects, much theatre, writing, etc. For both they flourished when at peace and stagnated when at war27
5672931176Recognize architectural styles and symbols associated with each religionIslam: Mosque with an elaborate dome Judaism: Star of David, 12 windows,temple,bimah,Ark Christianity: churches, crucifix, doves, holy trinity Hinduism: ornate temples, harmonous geography, sculpture with gods,worshipers,animals and floral patterns Buddhism: Buddha statues, nirvana28
5673038147Compare and contrast the Roman and Han Empires in terms of external problems that resulted from security issues along their frontiers, including the threat of invasionsRoman: Split in 2, empire fell apart and never restored Han: fell apart and was eventually restored Both: problems with Nomads, fell to invasiobs29
5673145320Recognize examples of administrative from China, Persia, Rome or South AsiaSouth Asia: Central government, Asoka used Buddhism as ruling philosophy Persia:Central Government, divided empire, satraps, royal roads Rome:Republic- central government, senate, consuls, 12 tables. Empire- senate, emperor, 12 tables, governors, roads built China: central government, dynastic, mandate of heaven30
5689220467Be able to explain the Chinese Dynastic Cycle including the Mandate of HeavenRise and Fall of Rulers. Steps: 1. Ruler unites and founds dynasty, gaining the mandate of heaven. 2.Dynasty prospers 3.Corruption, natural and famine cause wars 4. Ruler loses mandate of heaven 5. New dynasty comes to power31
5689272919Understand techniques that imperial governments used to control large areas of the worldLocal governments had control of their areas32
5689321733Be able to give specific evidence that reflects intraregional and interregional trade during the periodSpreading Religions, African Ivory in China, Silk in the Mediterranean, Han Dynasty and Rome trading via the Silk Road33
5689357887Be able to compare and contrast the political institutions of Han China and the Roman EmpireRoman: cooperation between Senate and Emperor. Was core of Empire and the Emperor was not hereditary Han: Emperor was always hereditary and there was no counter weight.34
5704965260Be able to recognize basic responsibilities of European feudal contractsMonarch: gives grants to lords for loyalty and collects taxes Lords: collects taxes from serfs, loyalty to monarch for land and lives in manors Peasants: Loyal to lords, protects manor, works for food and housing , chivalry Serfs: chained to land, never can change status, farmer, pays 75% of income as taxes35
5705459271Three- Field SystemSystem of crop rotation that was in Western Europe by 9th century. One third left fallow, one planted spring plants, one third in season crops36
5705498678Terracingmake/ form sloping land into number of flat areas resembling series of step37
5705512096Slash and Burn:Forest Vegetation is felled and burned. Land is cropped for few years then forest is allowed to renovate38
5705538208Crop RotationGrowing different crops in succession on some land to preserve productive capacity of soil39
5705568603Recall the immediate cause and the immediate effects of the 11th century Christian SchismCause: divided over worshiping of icons and shaving beards Effect: Split the church into Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox (Orthodox is the official of the Roman Empire)40
5705601819Know the directions of the Indian Ocean monsoon winds and how the winds affected tradeWinds were predictable and allowed for easy trade NE-SW: Dec.-Mar. SW-NE: May- Sept.41
5705668701Recall what is meant by the veneration of the dead and its purpose within religious needsTo worship your deceased ancestors. It was believed they had an affect on this life42
5705702411Know what facilitated the spreading of religions during the time periodIt spread through trade43
5705691703Know the relationship between the Vedic Religion and the UpanishadsThe Upanishad is the last part of the Veda44
5705770410Recognize the artistic designs of Christian and Islamic places of worshipChristian had churches with vaulted ceilings while Islamic has mosques with domes45
5705821829Describe the difference between European and African Slave systems during the time periodEuropean: domestic slaves African: agricultural from West Africa46
5707263276Recall the differences in the development of West Africa and East African societies during the periodWest Africa developed empires while East Africa didn't47
5707295000Recall the causes the effects of Viking migration during the periodCause: Farmland and food to support population Effect: Feudalism in Europe48
5707424379Recall the origins, route, and effects of the 14th century plagueOrigin: East Asia Route/spread: East-west. Caused by fleas and rats. Effects: killed 2/3 of Europe49
5707454954Recall the relationship of Marco Polo and Court of Kublai KhanEnvoy to Khan's court, good standing for 17 years, chronicled Mongol history50
5707474634Know the immediate and long-term effects of the Christian CrusadesImmediate: Catholic church lost power and Holy land has Muslims Long-Term: spread of new ideas and inventions51
5707495192Recall the trade routes that existed at the end of the periodMediterranean, Silk Road, Indian Ocean, Trans- Saharan52

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