Time Periods
What is the time frame for Period 1 in AP World History: Modern?
1200–1450
What theme does the spread of Buddhism to East Asia best represent?
Cultural developments and interactions
What are the 3 parts of an SAQ with the task verb "explain"?
T.E.A. (Topic sentence, Evidence, Analysis)
Who was Mansa Musa and why is he significant?
Mali emperor, known for wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca. He caused hyperinflation throughout regions of the Sahara as he gave large sums of gold on this pilgrimage.
What are the major causes of the French Revolution?
Enlightenment ideas, economic crisis, inequality
Name one major innovation that helped expand trade routes in the 1200–1450 period.
Compass, astrolabe, or caravanserai
Define "syncretism" and give an example.
Blending of religions/cultures; e.g., Sikhism
What’s the first thing you should do when reading a DBQ prompt?
Make sure you understand what the question is asking you - Identify the task (causation, comparison, etc.)
Which Chinese dynasty restored native rule after the Mongols?
Ming Dynasty
What ideology justified European imperialism in the 19th century?
Social Darwinism
What were two major consequences of the Columbian Exchange?
Spread of diseases to Americas, introduction of new crops/animals
How did state-building change between 1450–1750?
Use of gunpowder, centralized bureaucracies, absolute monarchies
Define contextualization in essay writing.
Providing background information that connects to the thesis
Name two ways the Ottomans maintained power.
Devshirme system, janissaries, tax farming
What’s one major effect of decolonization after World War II?
Emergence of new nations; Cold War alignments (sided with U.S. or Soviets or neither - non aligned)
Which empire dominated much of South Asia during the 16th and 17th centuries?
The Mughal Empire
What is one example of environmental interaction in the period 1750–1900?
Industrial pollution, deforestation for plantations
True or False: You must quote documents in a DBQ to earn the evidence point.
False – paraphrasing is fine as long as it's specific and accurate.
Which empire used the tribute system and was based in Mesoamerica?
Aztec Empire
Name two Cold War proxy wars.
Vietnam War, Korean War, Soviet-Afghan War, etc.
Compare one continuity and one change in trade networks between 1200–1750.
Continuity: Silk Roads still key; Change: European maritime routes expanded
What is one way religion influenced political power in early modern empires?
Acceptable: Divine right (Europe), Caliphates (Islamic world), Mandate of Heaven (China)
What is sourcing in a DBQ, and how do you earn that point? What acronym do we use?
Explain how/why a document’s POV, purpose, audience, or context matters. - H.A.P.P.Y.
Compare the methods of expansion used by the British and Russian Empires in the 18th century.
British: Maritime + colonies; Russian: Land-based + conquest of Central Asia
Describe one global impact of the Green Revolution.
Increased agricultural output, but environmental damage and inequality