Download Review Guide AP World History Test Unit 1 and Unit 2

Review Guide AP World History Test Unit 1 and Unit 2
This test will be formatted to include Multiple-Choice, adhering to AP guidelines, a
primary source short answer section, and a brief comparative essay with rubric attached.
The following information will be covered from Unit 1
What is the difference between Paleolithic Man and Neolithic Man?
Identify characteristics of Civilizations, and how this differs from permanent settlements.
Compare and contrast Mesopotamia, Egyptian Society, and Ancient Indus River Valley
Cultures.
Re-read Jared Diamond’s article on Kleptocracy in Guns, Germs, and Steel, and examine
how civilizations develop through time.
Information taken from Unit 2
What are aspects of Mohenjo Daro and Harappan Civilization that make it unique to
other Civilizations of the time period.
What is the Caste System? What religion has utilized this belief system in the past?
What are the basic beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism? How are they utilized in Indian
Society?
What are major achievements of the Mauryan Dynasty?
How did the Mauryan Dynasty control the area socially and politically? How does this
compare to the Persian Empire?
What are the major religious beliefs of the Shang Dynasty?
What is the Mandate of Heaven? How does it influence Chinese Civilization?
Identify basic beliefs of Confucianism and Daoism, and explain the role they play in
Chinese Society and Politics.
What is Legalism? How does the Qin dynasty use this feature?
What are geographical factors in the formation of Greek City-States?
Compare Athens and Sparta, how are they different?
What is the significance of the Persian War, as related to Greece?
How does Athens become more powerful during its Golden Age? What are contributions
in art and architecture?
How does the Peloponnesian War lead to the decline of Greece?
What is the role of Alexander the Great in World History?
What is Hellenism?
How did Rome achieve its empire? What problems did Rome face as a result of its
growing empire?
What is the role of Julius Caesar?
How does Augustus Caesar a part of the formation of the Roman Empire? What is the
Paz Romana?
What are examples of Roman technological achievements?
What leads to decline of the Roman Empire?
Be sure to study and understand primary source documents, especially concerning
Greece. There will be excerpts for interpretation from Greek and Roman History.
Comparative Essay Question:
Directions: Analyze similarities and differences in methods of political control and Social
Achievements in TWO of the following empires in the Classical Period
Ancient Greece
Roman Republic/Empire
Han China
Mauryan India
Write an essay that:
- Has a relevant thesis and supports that thesis with appropriate historical evidence
(documents, relevant architecture, social classes).
- Addresses all parts of the question.
- Makes direct, relevant comparisons
- Analyzes relevant reasons for similarities and differences.