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AP 23.259 Contextualization – African History
How do you teach African History?
Consider the following question:
How should African history be taught to children?
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AP 23.257 Zheng He – Chinese Admiral in the Indian Ocean
The Great Voyager 1405-1433 AD
Over a period of almost three decades in the early fifteenth century, Ming China sent out a fleet the likes of which the world had never seen. These enormous treasure junks were commanded by the great admiral, Zheng He. Together, Zheng He and his armada made seven epic voyages from the port at Nanjing to India, Arabia, and even East Africa.
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AP 23.256 Illustrative Example – Isolationist State: Ming Dynasty (China)
Illustrative Example (p 83) – Asian state that adopted restrictive or isolationist trade policies.
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AP 23.253 Document Based Questions (DBQ) – Intro and Explained
The primary purpose of the document-based essay question is not to test students’ prior knowledge of subject matter but rather to evaluate their ability to formulate and support an answer from documentary evidence. It is assumed students have taken the course and understand the broader world historical context. Documents are chosen on the basis of both the information they convey about the topic and the perspective that they offer.
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AP 23.251 Reasoning Process – CCOT Charts!
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AP 23.250 Reasoning Process – Continuity and Change Over Time (CCOT)
The continuity and change-over-time skill (CCOT) is one of the 3 Reasoning Processes you need to know for argumentation and compositions! Continue reading Post ID 52485
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AP 23.248 Mankind Story (Survivors 6)
Gold and salt in Africa lead to a vibrant trade between continents. Europe is reborn. Money flows into Venice creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs willing to take risks. In China, a new weapon – the gun allows a peasant uprising to unify the country. Chinese innovations inspire Europe, leading to the – printing press. Millions of books are printed, one of which will inspire a journey to the New World. Armed with new ideas and technologies, Europeans set their sights on conquering new lands.
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AP 23.240 Target Vocabulary for 2.3 and 2.4
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1. INDIAN OCEAN GYRE 2. ZHENGHE 3. IBN BATTUTA 4. DHOW 5. LATEEN
6. JUNK (SHIP) 7. ASTROLABE 8. STERN-POST RUDDER. 9. SRIVIJAYA 10. DIASPORA2.4
1. IBN BATTUTA 2. CAMEL SADDLES 3. MAMLUK SULTANATE 4. HAUSA KINGDOMS 5. TIMBUKTU
6. CARAVANSERAI 7. IDJIL SEBKHA 8. CAMEL CARAVAN 9. DJINGUEREBER MOSQUE. 10. TRANS-SAHARAN SLAVE TRADE
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AP 23.234 HEIMLER REVIEW GUIDE
Struggling to know how to study for AP World History? This Ultimate Review Packet is for you.
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AP 23.229 HTS – Contextualization (4 of 6)
The Historical Thinking Skills form the basis for
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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?
CLICK HEREPublished November 3, 2011
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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 52485
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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 52485
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