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AP WORLD HISTORY
UNIT 1:
Indus Valley Civilization
Invasion of the Indo-Europeans
UNIT 2:
Influence of the Indo-Europeans
The Vedic Age (Language, Religion, Caste System)
Hinduism; Buddhism
Prolonged Decentralization
Mauryan Empire
Gupta Empire
Invasion by the Huns
Role in Trade (Indian Ocean; Silk Road)
Cultural and Intellectual Developments
UNIT 3:
Hinduism
Decline of Buddhism in India
Introduction of Islam
Prolonged Decentralization
Delhi Sultanate
Role in Trade (Indian Ocean; Silk Road)
UNIT 4:
Contact with European Explorers
Dutch and British East India Companies
The Mughals
Hinduism; Islam
Architectural Achievements
Role in Trade and Diplomacy
UNIT 5:
Decline of the Mughals
British Imperialism
1857 – Sepoy Mutiny
Industrialization (by the British)
Settlement Colony
Rise of Indian Nationalism
UNIT 6:
Role in World War I; World War II
Indian Nationalism – Gandhi; Nehru
Indian Independence (non-violent)
Partition of India (India; Pakistan)
Religious Conflicts (Hindu vs. Muslim)
Economic Development (India)
Role in 21st Century Trade
SOUTH ASIA (INDIA, PAKISTAN) REVIEW
KEY THEMES:
 Prolonged Decentralization
 Role in Major Trade Routes
 Provider of Materials (Spices and
Textiles)
 Strict Social Divisions and Expectations
 Geographic, Cultural, and Ethnic
Diversity
 Influence of Religions (Hinduism,
Buddhism, Islam)
PREVIOUS ESSAY QUESTIONS:
 Analyze similarities and differences in
techniques of imperial administration
in TWO of the following empires (Han
China, Mauryan/Gupta India; Imperial
Rome)
 Analyze continuities and changes along
the Silk Roads from 200 BCE to 1450
CE
 Analyze continuities and changes in
trade networks between Africa and
Eurasia from circa 300 CE to 1450 CE
 Analyze continuities and changes in the
commercial life of the Indian Ocean
region from 650 CE to 1750 CE
 Analyze continuities and changes in the
cultural and political life of ONE of the
following societies (China 100 – 600
CE: Rome 100 – 600 CE; India 300 –
600 CE)
 Analyze continuities and changes that
resulted from the spread of Islam into
ONE of the following regions in the
period between circa 800 CE and circa
1750 (West Africa, South Asia, Europe)
 Compare the effects of the First World
War in TWO of the following regions
(East Asia, Middle East, South Asia)