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REA's Crash Course for the AP® World History Exam - Gets You a Higher Advanced Placement® Score in Less Time Crash Course is perfect for the time-crunched student, the last-minute studier, or anyone who wants a refresher on the subject.
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Synopsis
CRASH COURSE FOR THE AP* WORLD HISTORY EXAM - GET A HIGHER SCORE IN LESS TIME Late getting started? Facing too many AP* tests? Use this course to learn the most in the least time!
Study Only What You Need to KnowREAs Crash Course for the AP* World History exam is based on an in-depth analysis of the revised 2011 Advanced Placement* World History exam and actual AP* World History test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your study time. Expert Test-Taking Strategies
Developed by an Advanced Placement* teacher with many years of classroom experience, this World History Crash Course presents detailed, question-level strategies for answering both the multiple-choice and essay questions. By following the AP* authors advice, you can boost your score in every section of the AP* World History test. Key Terms You Must Know
Knowing the right terminology can make a real difference in your AP* score. Our expert advice includes the key terms you need to know before taking the AP* World History exam. Free Online Practice Exam
Our full-length online World History practice exam includes every topic and type of question found on the actual exam. It offers timed testing, automatic scoring, and detailed explanations of answers. It even provides helpful diagnostics to pinpoint where youre strongest and where you need to focus.
About the Author
Jay P. Harmon earned his B.S. and M.Ed. from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He began his teaching career in 1982 and has taught in public and private schools in Louisiana and Texas.
Mr. Harmon has taught AP® European History, AP® United States History, and AP® World History. He was an exam essay reader in AP® European History and AP® United States History and has been a table leader and question leader in AP® World History since the exam was first administered in 2002. He served on the AP® World History Test Development Committee from 2003 to 2008. His AP® European History and AP® World History websites (www.harmonhistory.com) have been go-to resources for students and teachers for more than a decade.
Since 1998, Mr. Harmon has served as a consultant to the College Board®, holding workshops and summer institutes in the United States and abroad. He has also contributed to the development of several history textbooks.
Table of Contents
About This Book
About Our Author
Acknowledgments
INTRODUCTION Chapter 1: Eight Keys to Success on the AP World History Exam
Chapter 2: Key Terms and Concepts
CHRONOLOGICAL REVIEW Period 1: Beginnings to 600 BCE
Chapter 3: Beginnings to 600 BCE
Period 2: Organization and Reorganization of Human Societies, c. 600 BCE—c. 600 CE Chapter 4: Religious and Cultural Developments
Chapter 5: Development of City-States and Empires
Chapter 6: Development of Communication and Trade Networks
Period 3: Regional and Transregional Interactions, c. 600 CE—c. 1450 CE Chapter 7: Expansion of Networks of Exchange
Chapter 8: Governments in the Post-Classical Era
Chapter 9: Economic Activity and Its Effects
Period 4: Global Interactions, c. 1450—c. 1750 Chapter 10: The Development of Global Networks
Chapter 11: Changes to Societies and Methods of Production
Chapter 12: Developments in Governments
Period 5: Industrialization and Global Connections, c. 1750—c. 1900 Chapter 13: Industrialization and Its Effects
Chapter 14: Western Imperialism
Chapter 15: Nationalism, Revolution, and Reform
Chapter 16: Global Migrations
Period 6: Global Connections and Changes Accelerate, c. 1900 to the Present Chapter 17: Developments in Twentieth-Century Science and the Environment
Chapter 18: World Conflicts and Their Effects
Chapter 19: Twentieth-Century Changes in Global Economics and Societies
KEY CONCEPTS AND THEMES Chapter 20: Art, Architecture, and Literature Review
Chapter 21: Nineteen Key Concepts in AP World History
Chapter 22: Skills, Themes, and Historiography
Chapter 23: Important Periodization in AP World History
Chapter 24: Important Civilizations, Empires, and Dynasties
Chapter 25: Important Migrations and Trade Routes
Chapter 26: Important Technology in AP World History
TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES Chapter 27: The Multiple-Choice Questions
Chapter 28: The Document-Based Question
Chapter 29: The Continuity and Change Over Time (CCOT) Essay
Chapter 30: The Comparative Essay
Chapter 31: Test-Taking Tips