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ap world history - periods 1-3: silk roads & mongol empire

originally streamed in 2018 with Amanda DoAmaralTeacher
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Review AP World History Periods 1-3 (1200-1754) and strengthen your understanding of global trade networks, empire building, and cultural exchanges. This comprehensive study session covers the Silk Roads, Mongol Empire, Columbian Exchange, and early ...more

curriculum note

This video uses old AP World History 'Period 1–3' labels. In the current AP World History: Modern course, this content maps to the 'Before 1200 CE' background unit, Unit 1 (The Global Tapestry, 1200–1450), and Unit 2 (Networks of Exchange, 1200–1450).

covered in this stream

units
Before 1200 CEUnit 1 – The Global Tapestry (1200-1450)Unit 2 – Networks of Exchange (1200-1450)
topics
Paleolithic to NeolithicThe Neolithic RevolutionNeolithic to the Fall of RomeClassical CivilizationsRise & Fall of Classical CivilizationsMajor World Religions - Complete Breakdown for AP World1.1 East Asia from 1200-14501.2 Dar al-Islam from 1200-1450Medieval China2.1 Silk Roads2.2 The Mongol Empire and the Making of the Modern World2.3 Indian Ocean Trade Routes2.4 Trans-Saharan Trade Routes2.5 Cultural Effects of Trade 2.6 Environmental Effects of Trade

timestamps

  • 0:00

    Introduction and Setup

  • 0:34

    Posting Questions Advice

  • 1:05

    Note-Taking Recommendations

  • 2:07

    Period 1 Overview

  • 3:41

    Early Humans and Migration

  • 4:45

    Paleolithic Societies

  • 5:48

    Use of Fire Importance

  • 6:19

    Neolithic Revolution

  • 7:53

    Social Stratification

  • 8:56

    Early Civilizations Similarities

  • 12:01

    Early Societies Characteristics

  • 17:13

    Period 1 Questions

  • 19:22

    Period 2 Religion

  • 20:56

    Judaism and Hinduism

  • 21:58

    Buddhism Spread

  • 22:30

    Daoism and Confucianism

  • 23:32

    Christianity Development

  • 24:38

    Greco-Roman Philosophy

  • 25:40

    Religion and Politics

  • 26:41

    States and Empires

  • 28:16

    China Dynasties

  • 29:52

    India Dynasties

  • 32:00

    Rome Empire

  • 33:31

    Mesoamerican Societies

  • 34:32

    Rise of Empires

  • 36:07

    Fall of Empires

  • 37:12

    Trade Networks

  • 38:50

    Trade Technologies

  • 39:55

    Goods and Diseases Traded

  • 41:00

    Architecture Examples

  • 42:02

    Period 2 Questions

  • 45:11

    Period 3 Trade Continuation

  • 46:45

    Islamic Empires in Trade

  • 47:50

    Luxury and Bulk Goods

  • 48:52

    Trade Innovations

  • 50:24

    Migrations and Diasporas

  • 51:59

    Explorers and Travelers

  • 53:01

    Period 3 Politics

  • 54:05

    Mongol Empire

  • 56:12

    Byzantine Empire

  • 56:45

    China Dynasties

  • 58:18

    Other Political Structures

  • 59:20

    Economic Productivity

  • 1:01:55

    Social Changes

  • 1:04:01

    Architecture Examples

  • 1:05:04

    Final Questions Session

  • 1:08:44

    Traveler Examples

  • 1:10:19

    Justinian and Caesaropapism

  • 1:13:25

    Identifying Landmarks

  • 1:16:04

    SAQ Writing Tips

  • 1:19:12

    Upcoming Sessions

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