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Great Zimbabwe for Unit 1 of AP World History
In our exploration of Unit 1: The Global Tapestry in AP World History, we turn our attention to the intriguing story of Great Zimbabwe, a...
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The Russian Revolution for AP World History
Are you a high school student trying to ace your AP World History class? Learning about the Russian Revolution can be overwhelming, but...
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World War I for AP World History
This article serves as an essential resource for AP World History students to understand the key facts and major developments of World...
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The Ottoman Empire Between 1750 and 1900 for AP World History
By 1750, the Ottoman Empire was already in decline. Without the help of Britain and France, the Russian Empire would have most likely...
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The Unification of Italy for AP World History
Italy is a relatively young country. It didn’t exist until 1861. It didn’t gain control of Rome until 1870. After the Roman Empire...
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Imperialism in Africa from 1750 to 1900
While European and Asian powers had been interacting with Africa since before the Romans, the vast majority of the continent remained...
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A Brief Introduction to the Crusades for AP World History
The Crusades were a fascinating and complex period in medieval history. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the epic battles, religious...
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The Scientific Revolution for AP World History
The Scientific Revolution, a pivotal period in history that unfolded from the late 16th to the 18th centuries, completely reshaped our...
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The Protestant Reformation for AP World History
The Roman Catholic Church was the major power in Europe for hundreds of years. When Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the church...
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A Qing Dynasty SPICE-T Chart for AP World History
Are you studying for a test in your AP World History class? Are you reviewing for the actual AP World History Test? Either way, you need...
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A Mughal Empire SPICE-T Chart for AP World History
Are you studying for a test in your AP World History class? Are you reviewing for the actual AP World History Test? Either way, you need...
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A Safavid Empire SPICE-T Chart for AP World History
Are you studying for a test in your AP World History class? Are you reviewing for the actual AP World History Test? Either way, you need...
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An Ottoman Empire SPICE-T Chart for AP World History
Are you studying for a test in your AP World History class? Are you reviewing for the actual AP World History Test? Either way, you need...
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The Songhai Empire in Africa for AP World History
The Songhai Empire was a massive empire in Africa in the 15th and 16th centuries. It followed the Mali Empire. Read the Google Slides to...
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Tokugawa Japan for AP World History
For hundreds of years, Japan was controlled by many daimyo who answered to one shogun. The emperor only held a ceremonial position....
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Feudal Japan for AP World History
For hundreds of years, Japan was controlled by many daimyo who answered to one shogun. The emperor only held a ceremonial position....
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The Tsardom of Russia
For hundreds of years, Russia was ruled by tsars. The first tsar was Ivan the Terrible. Read the Google Slides to learn more about the...
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The Qing Dynasty for AP World History
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty in China. Read the Google Slides to learn how the Qing Dynasty was different from the Ming Dynasty...
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The Ming Dynasty for AP World History
The Ming Dynasty was a return to traditional Chinese rule after the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. Read the Google Slides to learn more about the...
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Gunpowder Empires for AP World History
Gunpowder empires, a term coined by historians, refers to a group of powerful and expansive states that emerged in the 15th and 16th...
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