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AP 23.225 Marco Polo
“All my life, I’ve waited for the great adventurer to offer me a place at his side.” — Marco Polo
Illustrative Examples (pg 61) – Travelers
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AP 23.224 Mongols – Yuan Dynasty
1279 AD: Barbarian Nomads Capture Control of China
In 1271, Kublai Khan established the Yuan Dynasty, which ruled over present-day Mongolia, China, Korea, and some adjacent areas, and assumed the role of Emperor of China. By 1279, the Yuan forces had overcome the last resistance of the Southern Song Dynasty, and Kublai became the first non-Chinese Emperor to conquer all of China. He was also the only Mongol khan after 1260 to win new conquests.
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AP 23.223 Fight! Mongols vs Samurais
Mongols Invasions of Japan 元寇
The original kamikaze: Kublai Khan’s invasion shipwreck found?
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AP 23.219 Mankind Story (Plague 5)
Mankind has made incredible strides. The Inca Empire rises in the Americas. Led by Genghis Khan, the Mongols use novel military strategies to conquer vast lands. But humans are also severely tested by one of the deadliest diseases the world has known—the Plague. Mankind is ravaged by this disease in Europe and parts of Asia. In the Americas, new farming techniques and the use of maize help propel mankind forward. Amazing monuments such as Machu Picchu showcase mankind’s architectural advances.
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AP 23.218 Freeman-pedia – Dozendates Review 1258 CE
You DO NOT have to know any dates for AP World Modern. BUT, Ben Freeman would argue knowing certain major events can give you an idea of the major themes and flow of the course.
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AP 23.214 Mongols – Who was Genghis Khan?
Mongol leader Genghis Khan (1162-1227) rose from humble beginnings to establish the largest land empire in history. After uniting the nomadic tribes of the Mongolian plateau, he conquered huge chunks of central Asia and China. His descendants expanded the empire even further, advancing to such far-off places as Poland, Vietnam, Syria and Korea. Continue reading Post ID 26286
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AP 23.212 Mongols – Nomads of the Eurasian Steppe: “What is Best in Life?”
The Nomadic People posed a major challenge to states and empires due to their toughness and mobility. Continue reading Post ID 26286
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AP 23.184 Medieval Europe – Do you want a Medieval job?
What did people do in a Medieval City?
What did people do in the Middle Ages? If you meet a random person on the street, what is his likely occupation?
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AP 23.183 Medieval Europe – What are Guilds?
A guild is an association of artisans or merchants who control the practice of their craft in a particular town.
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AP 23.255 HTS – Sourcing and Situation (2 of 6)
The Historical Thinking Skills form the basis for
all the AP history exams.
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