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AP World History COURSE REVIEW
WHO THIS REVIEW CLASS IS FOR?
This AP crash course is ideal for students who:
- Feel overwhelmed by the volume of AP World History material
- Want to focus on the most tested topics
- Need clarity and structure right before the exam
- Are looking for an efficient, high-impact review
This is not general tutoring.
It is targeted exam preparation focused on what matters most.
Topics Covered in Our AP World History Review
Our AP World History crash course focuses on the most commonly tested themes, periods, and historical thinking skills students need to succeed on exam day.
Historical Thinking Skills
- Analyzing primary and secondary sources
- Contextualization and historical argumentation
- Comparison and continuity and change over time (CCOT)
- Cause-and-effect relationships across regions and periods
Unit 1: The Global Tapestry (c. 1200–1450)
- State-building and governance
- Cultural traditions and belief systems
- Regional civilizations and interactions
Unit 2: Networks of Exchange (c. 1200–1450)
- Trade networks (Silk Roads, Indian Ocean, Trans-Saharan)
- Cultural and technological exchanges
- Economic systems and migration
Unit 3–4: Land-Based Empires & Transoceanic Connections (c. 1450–1750)
- Expansion and consolidation of empires
- Political structures and military innovations
- Columbian Exchange and global trade systems
Unit 5–6: Revolutions & Consequences of Industrialization (c. 1750–1900)
- Enlightenment ideas and political revolutions
- Industrialization and economic change
- Social hierarchies and reform movements
- Imperialism and resistance
Unit 7–9: Global Conflict & the Modern World (c. 1900–Present)
- World War I and World War II
- Cold War and decolonization
- Globalization and modern political, social, and economic change
Exam Format & Writing Strategy
- Multiple-choice question strategies
- Short-answer question (SAQ) techniques
- Document-based question (DBQ) structure
- Long essay question (LEQ) approach
Students leave with a clear understanding of what to prioritize and how to analyze global historical patterns confidently on exam day.