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Pre AP World History Summer Assignment
Welcome to AP World History! You are embarking on a new and exciting experience.
Introduction to AP World History
The purpose of the course is to study the history of the world through global movements,
by looking at the big picture and examining specific case studies that apply. The major
units of the course are grouped chronologically. The course begins by examining the major
developments of the years from 8000 BCE1 to 600 CE and 600 to 1450 CE (Periods 1, 2,
and 3)
Historical Periodization of the AP World History Course:
The AP World History course content is structured around the investigation of course
themes and key concepts in six chronological periods. The six historical periods, from
approximately 8000 B.C.E. to the present, provide a temporal framework for the course.
Period
Period
Period
Period
Period
Period
I: Technological and Environmental Transformations (to 600 B.C.E)
2: Organization and Reorganization of Human Societies (600B.C.E – 600 C.E)
3: Regional and Trans-regional Interactions (600 C.E – 1450 C.E)
4: Global Interactions (1450 – 1750 C.E)
5: Industrialization and Global Integration (1750 – 1900 C.E)
6: Accelerating Global Change and Realignments (1900 – present)
BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands
for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now
BCE, and AD is now CE.
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The Assignment
Contact Information:
Miss Mannion at [email protected]
Part I: Maps: Due Sept 9th NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED
The world regions and physical geography are an important part of this course. Please
label the maps as specified to become familiar with important geographic features and
locations of early civilizations. These maps will be used for reference throughout the
year. Please be NEAT!
Be prepared to be quizzed on these maps one at a time, in the order they
appear below, starting the first day of school. (Sept 9)
Maps can be found at the very end of this packet.
Part II: Readings: Due Sept 9th NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED
Directions: All responses (except the Bulliet notes) typed, 12 font, double spaced.
READINGS: To save paper, readings are posted on my class page. Read the excerpt
from Chapters 1 and 2 from Bulliet’s The Earth and Its People and the passage from
Hammurabi’s Code. The chapters offer an overview of early humans and the beginnings
of civilizations. The primary source is the earliest existing written code of laws in the
world.
For the chapter readings, take notes on the identified themes using the Textbook
Reading Strategies directions as a guide.
For Hammurabi’s Code—Answer the questions for analysis at the end of the
excerpt in complete sentences.
Text Book Reading Strategies
Allot ½ page of space for each of the themes.
Themes: Be prepared to quizzed on the readings the first day of school
(Sept 9)
1. Agriculture and pastoralism began to transform human societies. From nomadic
to settled.
2. The first states emerged within core civilizations.
3. Culture played a significant role in unifying states through laws, language,
literature, religions, myths, and monumental art.
#1: SKIM THE HEADINGS FOR MAIN IDEAS THAT LINK TO THE THEMES—
RECORD APPROPRIATE HEADINGS UNDERNEATH EACH THEME TO
STRUCTURE NOTES.
BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands
for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now
BCE, and AD is now CE.
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Skim the assigned pages. This will provide an understanding of the AMOUNT of
information in these pages. There is an abundance of facts and details. YOU DO
NOT need to recopy the chapter—that is not the purpose of note taking!
#2: SURVEY THE TEXT: Review the assigned pages, and use the following parts of the
text to frame your note-taking on the themes.
• The first sentence of each paragraph
• Bold words, highlighted key ideas and vocabulary in the margins
• Graphics (diagrams, charts, graphs, pictures)
#3: THOROUGH READING OF THE TEXT: After you have surveyed, read the text in a
more complete manner and support the basic notes created in Step #2 with evidence
that you find. Circle, underline, highlight.
#4: DRAW CONNECTIONS: Look over the key ideas and concepts that you have
discovered. Make connections to other things you’ve learned or personal experiences
and interests. Write these down on the notes.
#5: QUESTIONS AND CONCLUSIONS: When you have finished making connections
write one summary statement or general question that you have about EACH of the
themes.
Note-Taking Sample: Cornell Style
Chapters 1 and 2 from Bulliet’s The Earth and Its People
This would be a page in your notebook. Fold it in half. On the right the theme
and on the left examples from the text and your reactions/thoughts/questions
etc.
Africa=Sahara pushed farmers to Nile
Theme: Agriculture and pastoralism began
Why
did this happen? Climate Change
to transform human societies. From
--Life in Neolithic Communities (p 12)
nomadic to settled.
a. Society arranged by kinship and
families, Megaliths—structures
(example Ireland)
b. Catal Hyuk—well preserved---for
every 2 houses/1 religious shrine—
metalworking important
-Settled Agriculture in an Unstable
Landscape (p. 16)—MESOPOTAMIA!
BIG EXAMPLE
a. Sumerians—foundation of
civilization—spoke Semitic
languages—organized in city states
b. Babylon (imp. city), Hammurabi
Code-Cuneiform, Structured social
classes, Scribes—Cylinder Seal
c. Ziggurat-pyramid…purpose?
Technology—focused on farming,
engineering, and transportation!
BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands
for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now
BCE, and AD is now CE.
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Part III: Essay Response: Due Sept 9th 10 POINTS OFF EACH DAY LATE
Choose 1 essay to write.
Requirements:
1. Introduction with the last sentence being your thesis. A thesis statement (what
you are going to prove. Your argument).
2. Substantial body paragraphs that support your thesis with specific, detailed,
evidence that is anaylitical.
3. Conclusion
A. Compare and contrast the social and economic structures of “foraging societies”
(hunters and gatherers) of the Paleolithic Age with that of agricultural or
“urbanized societies”. Explain the advantages/disadvantages of one society type
compared to the other. (300-400 words)
B. Select two of the River Valley Civilizations (Tigris-Euphrates, Egyptian,
Harappan or Chinese River Valley). Compare and contrast their way of life. Some
areas of comparison would include beliefs, achievements, government, art,
architecture, etc. (300-400 words)
C. Read and respond to the question: “Why Women’s Status Deteriorated”.
Summarize in your own words the reasons provided. Which do you agree with?
Which do you feel are the most significant explanations? (300-400 words)
** Please Note: The 300 – 400 word range is a suggestion. You are allowed, but not
encouraged to, go over the word limit.
BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands
for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now
BCE, and AD is now CE.
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Part I: Maps - Physical Features Map
Identify the location of the features below, and create a key to denote the type of feature (ie. mountains, plateau,
river, desert, etc.). You may use colors or symbols to represent them.
____Nile River____ Mediterranean Sea ____Sahara Desert ____Deccan Plateau____ Himalaya Mountains
____Tigris and Euphrates Rivers____ Indian Ocean____ Gobi Desert ____Tibetan Plateau
____ Hindu Kush Mountains____ Indus River____ Yangtze River ____Taklamakan Desert____ Red Sea
____ Andes Mountains ____Amazon River____ Yellow River (Huang He) ____Strait of Gibraltar
____Black Sea ____Pyrenees Mountains ____Ganges River____ Danube River____ Bosporus Strait
____Persian Gulf ____Kunlun Shan Mountains
BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands
for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now
BCE, and AD is now CE.
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AP World Regions Map
North Africa
South Africa
Latin America
West Africa
Middle East
South Asia
East Africa
East Asia
Equatorial Africa
Southeast Asia
Europe
Look at an Atlas and fill in the above regions. In the boxes above come up with a
symbols that will represent the region. Ex: North America
Use this map to help you identify the AP Regions on the subsequent maps.
BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands
for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now
BCE, and AD is now CE.
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Africa and Southwest Asia Map
Directions: Outline the location/place of the following from Period I (to 600 B.C.E) then answer the
questions that follow.
Africa
 Nile River Valley (Egyptian and
 Nubian Civilizations)
 Origins and spread of the Bantu (bantu migration)
Use the following link to help you, or Google “bantu migration”
http://gossamerstrands.com/Hist100/100images/000f2413.jpg
Southwest Asia
 Mesopotamia
 Hittite Kingdom
Questions
1. Why do think the Bantu migrated southward rather than northward?
2. What role does geography play in the development of civilization?
Please color the AP regions for Africa and Southwest Asia using the map included (labeled “AP
World Regions Map”) and create a key:
BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands
for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now
BCE, and AD is now CE.
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Europe Map
Directions: Outline/label the location of the following from Period II (600 B.C.E to 600 C.E) then answer the
questions that follow.
 Greek City States
~Athens
~Sparta
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Region of Macedonia
Roman Empire
Mediterranean Sea
Bosporus Strait
Black Sea
Questions
1. What do you think is the likely impact of the Mediterranean on
European civilizations?
2. Why might a city on the Bosporus Strait become a center of trade?
3. Which geographic features might have kept the Greek city states
from uniting?
Please color each of the following regions a different color: Western Europe and Eastern Europe
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands
for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now
BCE, and AD is now CE.
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India Map
Directions: Outline/label the location of the following then answer the questions that follow
South Asia
Indus River
Ganges River
Himalayan Mountains
Hindu Kush Mountains
Khyber pass
Indus Valley Civilization
Draw an arrow representing the migration of the Aryans (Indo-Europeans) into South Asia. Use the
following link to help you or Google “Aryan migration”
http://brian.hoffert.faculty.noctrl.edu/REL315/AryanMigrationMap.html
Question
Identify one geographic feature in South Asia and explain how it may have impacted the development of
South Asia.
BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands
for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now
BCE, and AD is now CE.
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South East Asia Map
Directions: Label the map of South East Asia with the following Modern Day countries in Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asia
Thailand
Laos
Cambodia
Malaysia
Indonesia
Vietnam
Burma
Philippines
Papua New Guinea
BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands
for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now
BCE, and AD is now CE.
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Central America, the Caribbean, and South America Map
Directions: Outline the
location/place of the following from
then answer the questions that
follow.
The Olmec Civilization
The Mayan Civilization
The Pacific Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean
Questions:
1. Why will Central America and
the
Caribbean have no contact with the
Afro-Eurasian world?
2. How, do you think, this will
affect the development of
civilization in the Americas?
Directions:
Outline the location/place of the following
then answer the questions that follow.
The Andes Mountains
Incan Civilization
Questions:
1. What geographic features dominate the
continent of South America?
2. How did the geography of western
South America pose problems for the Inca
Empire?
3. How do you think the Incas responded
to these geographic challenges?
BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands
for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now
BCE, and AD is now CE.
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China Map
Directions: Outline the location/place of the following then answer the questions that follow.
Huang He River
Yangtze River
Pacific Ocean
Himalayan Mountains
Tian Shan Mountains
Gobi Desert
Shang Dynasty
Questions:
1. Given its location, how much contact will East Asia have with other civilizations in Period I (to 600
B.C.E)? Why?
2. Where and why, do you think, most East Asians will settle?
BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands
for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now
BCE, and AD is now CE.
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