AP World History Crash Course (REA)

by Jay P. Harmon

Overview

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.

Are you crunched for time? Have you started studying for your Advanced Placement® World History exam yet? How will you memorize everything you need to know before the test? Do you wish there was a fast and easy way to study for the exam AND boost your score?

If this sounds like you, don't panic. REA's Crash Course for AP® World History is just what you need. Our Crash Course gives you:

Targeted, Focused Review - Study Only What You Need to Know
The Crash Course is based on an in-depth analysis of the revised 2011 AP® World History course description outline and actual AP® test questions. It covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time. Our easy-to-read format gives you a crash course in: The Ancient Near East, The Middle Ages, Early Modern Europe, Asia, World War I & II, The Cold War, and more. The author also includes must-know key terms all AP® students should know before test day.

Expert Test-taking Strategies
Our experienced AP® World History teacher shares detailed question-level strategies and explains the best way to answer the multiple-choice and essay questions you’ll encounter on test day. By following our expert tips and advice, you can boost your overall point score!

Take REA's FREE Practice Exam
After studying the material in the Crash Course, go to the online REA Study Center and test what you've learned. Our free practice exam features timed testing, detailed explanations of answers, and automatic scoring analysis. The exam is balanced to include every topic and type of question found on the actual AP® exam, so you know you're studying the smart way.

Whether you're cramming for the test at the last minute, looking for extra review, or want to study on your own in preparation for the exams - this is the study guide every AP® World History student must have.

When it's crucial crunch time and your Advanced Placement® exam is just around the corner, you need REA's Crash Course for AP® World History!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738606965
Publisher:	Research & Education Association
Publication date:	09/15/2011
Series:	Advanced Placement (AP) Crash Course
Edition description:	First
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	16 - 18 Years

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.

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ABOUT THIS BOOK

REA’s AP World History Crash Course is designed for the last-minute studier or any AP student who wants a quick refresher on the course. The Crash Course is based on the 2011 changes to the AP World History course curriculum and exam.

Written by an expert who has been closely involved with the AP World History course since its beginning, our easy-to-read format gives you a Crash Course in the major concepts and strategies in AP World History. The targeted review chapters will prepare you for the exam by focusing on important topics frequently seen on the AP World History exam.

Unlike other test preps, REA’s AP World History Crash Course gives you a review specifically designed to zero in on the “big ideas” tested on the exam. Each chapter highlights the important themes and terms to keep in mind as you prepare.

Part I gives you the Keys for Success, so you can tackle the exam with confidence. It also lists important terms that you absolutely, positively must know. Part II is a Chronological Review based on the most current AP World History curriculum. It presents essential information you need to know.

Part III reveals the Key Concepts and Themes of the AP World History framework to remind you of the important overall developments throughout World History. Part IV explains the format of the AP World History exam and offers test-taking strategies to conquer the multiple-choice questions and the three essays: the Document-Based Question, the Change and Continuity Over Time question, and the Comparative question.

When you’re ready to prepare for the exam, REA’s AP World History Crash Course will show you how to study efficiently and strategically, so you can boost your score!

To check your test readiness for the AP World History exam, either before or after studying this Crash Course, take our FREE online practice exam. To access your free practice exam, visit www.rea.com/crashcourse and follow the on-screen instructions. This true-to-format test features automatic scoring of the multiple-choice questions and detailed explanations of all answers. Our diagnostic analysis will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, so you’ll be ready on exam day!

Good luck on your AP World History exam!

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