It is not possible to cram for an exam covering ALL OF WORLD HISTORY. In order to properly prepare for this exam, you will need several weeks to master the content as well as the skills. The following plan will help you to manage your time and get you ready for the test. It would be best if you worked in study groups of 3-4 classmates. Prepare to spend SEVERAL HOURS each weekend reviewing the content of this course. You should have a review book to help you.
Suggested study steps:
1. Before you meet with your study group:
a. Read and highlight review book section for assigned period of history
b. Create note cards for important terms and people
c. Gather old notes & PERSIAN charts for each time period and review them
2. With your study group:
a. Collected and graded each Monday
Complete entire packet including charts and essay outlines
b. Suggested:
Discuss topics listed below with study group
Complete multiple choice in review book and check over incorrect responses Write one complete essay while timing yourself
Units of World History:
1. Technological and Environmental Transformations (8000 BCE – 600 BCE) 2. Organization and Reorganization of Human Societies (600 BCE – 600 CE) 3. Regional and Transregional Interactions (600 CE – 1450 CE) 4. Global Interactions (1450 – 1750 CE)
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5. Industrialization and Global Integration (1750 – 1900 CE) 6. Accelerating Global Change and Realignment (1900 – Present)
Discussion Topics for Study Groups:
1. What are the patterns and effects of interaction among societies at this time? (trade, wars, diplomacy, international relations)
2. Discuss the relationships of change and continuity across the world in this period.
3. What is the impact of technology during this period? What is the impact of demography during this period? (population growth, decline, disease, manufacturing capabilities, agriculture, weaponry, etc.)
4. Describe the systems of social structure and gender structure (compare across societies).
5. Describe the cultural, intellectual and religious developments during this period across the world. Discuss how these ideas spread from one group to another.
6. Describe changes in functions and structures of governments and attitudes towards states and political identities, including the emergence of the nation-state (political and cultural).
7. Which civilizations are on the rise during this period? Which are in decline? Why? **How do major civilizations during this time period compare?
Directions: You are to answer the following question. You should spend 5 minutes organizing or outlining your essay.
Write an essay that:
Has a relevant thesis and supports that thesis with appropriate historical evidence. Addresses all parts of the question.
Makes direct, relevant comparisons.
Analyzes relevant reasons for similarities and differences.
For the period from 3500 BCE to 600 BCE, compare the developments of two
early societies from your studies (you must choose societies from two different geographic areas).
*Hint: Think PERSIAN (not the empire)
Week 2 Essay: DBQ FREE RESPONSE QUESTION
Directions: The following question is based on the accompanying documents 1-8. (The documents have been edited for the purpose of this exercise).
This question is designed to test your ability to work with and understand historical documents.
Write an essay that:
Has a relevant thesis and supports that thesis with evidence from the documents. Uses all of the documents.
Analyzes the documents by grouping them in as many appropriate ways as possible. Does not simply summarize the documents individually. Takes into account the sources of the documents and analyzes the authors’ points of view. Identifies and explains the need for at least one additional type of document.
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You may refer to relevant historical information not mentioned in the documents.
Using the documents, analyze Han and Roman attitudes toward technology. Identify one additional type document and explain briefly how it would help your analysis.
Week 3 Essay: COMPARATIVE FREE RESPONSE QUESTION
Directions: You are to answer the following question. You should spend 5 minutes organizing or outlining your essay.
Write an essay that:
Has a relevant thesis and supports that thesis with appropriate historical evidence. Addresses all parts of the question.
Makes direct, relevant comparisons.
Analyzes relevant reasons for similarities and differences.
Analyze similarities and differences in the rise of TWO of the following empires:
A West African Sudanic Empire (Ghana OR Mali OR Songhay)
The Aztec Empire
The Mongol Empire
Week 4 Essay: CCOT FREE RESPONSE QUESTION
Directions: You are to answer the following question. You should spend 5 minutes organizing or outlining your essay.
Write an essay that:
Has a relevant thesis and supports that thesis with appropriate historical
evidence. Addresses all parts of the question.
Uses world historical context to continuities and changes over time. Analyzes the process of continuity and change over time.
Analyze the changes and continuities in commerce in the Indian Ocean region from 650 CE to 1750 CE.
Week 5 Essay: CCOT FREE RESPONSE QUESTION
Directions: You are to answer the following question. You should spend 5 minutes organizing or outlining your essay.
Write an essay that:
Has a relevant thesis and supports that thesis with appropriate historical evidence. Addresses all parts of the question.
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Uses world historical context to continuities and changes over time. Analyzes the process of continuity and change over time.
Describe and explain continuities and changes in religious beliefs and practices in ONE of the following regions from 1450 to the present.
Sub-Saharan Africa
Latin America/Caribbean
Week 6 Essay: DBQ FREE RESPONSE QUESTION
Directions: The following question is based on the accompanying documents 1-10. (The documents have been edited for the purpose of this exercise).
This question is designed to test your ability to work with and understand historical documents.
Write an essay that:
Has a relevant thesis and supports that thesis with evidence from the documents. Uses all of the documents.
Analyzes the documents by grouping them in as many appropriate ways as possible. Does not simply summarize the documents individually. Takes into account the sources of the documents and analyzes the authors’ points of view. Identifies and explains the need for at least one additional type of document.
You may refer to relevant historical information not mentioned in the documents.
Using the following documents, analyze the causes and consequences of the Green Revolution in the period from 1945 to the present. Identify and explain one additional type of document and explain how it would help your analysis of the Green Revolution.
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