Name: The Mongol Empire and the Making of the Modern World
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AP World History: Modern

In human history - specifically the 13th century - the Mongols were one of the most influential political groups in human history! From its humble beginnings to its growth as an empire to its fragmentation and its eventual collapse, learn more about their contributions and longstanding impacts in post-classical Eurasia!

The Mongol Empire and the Making of the Modern World

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AP World Exam Prep 2021 | Unit Reviews + Free Study Guides

AP World History

Master unit 0 of AP World History! We review everything from the paleolithic period to the neolithic revolution to the fall of Rome to classical civilizations to world religions. With these resources, you'll have a solid understanding of history before 1200 CE so you'll be prepared for the rest of the AP World curriculum!

Unit 0: Before 1200 CE

Before 1200 CE

Unit 1: The Global Tapestry

The Global Tapestry

Conquer unit 2 of AP World History with our guides and other resources! We cover the Mongols, Silk Roads, Indian Ocean & Trans-Subsaharan trade routes, and the cultural & environmental effects of trade. With these resources, you'll have a solid understanding of the major trends and networks of exchange between 1200-1450.

Unit 2: Networks of Exchange

Networks of Exchange

Dig deeper into unit 3 of AP World History. We cover the expansion of land-based empires (guns, trade & tax diplomacy, conquering of other empires), their governments (bureaucratic and military elites, works of art, military strength, divine right), and comparison of different land-based empires between 1450-1750.

Unit 3: Land-Based Empires

Land-Based Empires

Understand unit 4 of AP World History with our resources. We review everything between 1450-1750: teachnological innovations, Age of Expoloration, Columbian Exchange, labor systems, maritime empires, Atlantic Slave Trade, joint-stock companies, Triangular Trade, resistance of European expansion, changing social hierachies, and more!

Unit 4: Transoceanic Interconnections

Transoceanic Interconnections

Learn all about revolutions in unit 5 of AP World History. We cover the Enlightenment (individualism, nationalism, feminism, abolitionism), revolutions from 1750 to 1900, German & Italian Unifications, decline of Ottoman empire, and much more! 

Unit 5: Revolutions

Revolutions

Understand the consequences of industrialization in unit 6 of AP World History. We review expansion of imperialism, resistance to imperialism, global economic development, global capitalism, causes & effects of migration from 1750 to 1900, urbanization, indentured laborers, the Opium Wars, and put them all together to help you ace the AP exam!

Unit 6: Consequences of Industrialization

Consequences of Industrialization

Understand global conflicts in unit 7 of AP World History. We cover the Mexican Revolution, World War 1 and 2, Russian Revolution, League of Nations, Chinese Civil War, Stalin's Five Year Plan, Great Depression, Holocaust, Chinese Communist Revolution, United Nations, end of Japanese empire, genocides (Armenian, Rwandan, Cambodian), and much more.

Unit 7: Global Conflict

Global Conflict

Master unit 8 of AP World History. We review the causes and effects of the Cold War, spread of communism, decolonization and newly independent states after 1900, global resistance, collapse of the Soviet Union, and everything up to the present to help you put current events in a broader context with our amazing guides and other resources.

Unit 8: Cold War & Decolonization

Cold War & Decolonization

Be well-prepared for unit 9 of AP World History with our resources. We cover technological advancements after 1900, climate change, social movements (feminism, Greenpeace, Civil Rights Act), new international organizations, globalized culture, resistance to globalization, and much more to ace AP World!

Unit 9: Globalization

Globalization

Master all the important vocabulary, concepts, and events in each of the themes in AP World History: Humans and the Environment, Cultural Developments and Interactions, Governance, Economic Systems, Social Interactions and Organizations, and Technology and Innovation. Thinking thematically is essential for developing a full understanding of AP World History.

Thematic Guides

These guides will help you understand each region in AP World History. We will provide a comprehensive timeline of the major events in each region: the Americas, the Pacific, Europe, and Asia. We also cover social, economic, and political devlopments in each region as it relates to each unit in AP World History.

Regional Guides

Develop effective exam skills that will help you tackle the document based question, free response questions, and multiple choice questions of AP World History exam. We'll also give you useful tips and tricks for annotating & analyzing sources, and developing historical thinking skills like contextualization, comparison, and continuity & change.

Historical Thinking Skills

Welcome to AP World History! We will be overviewing what will be expected in your AP class and exam. We'll review everything from what the test will look like to an overview of the AP World units to study tips. We'll also cover many of the common questions about taking AP World History.

Introduction to AP World

Learn how to approach the multiple choice questions in the AP World History exam. We'll cover MCQ logistics, analyzing text and visual sources, historical thinking skills (contextualization, comparison, and continuity & change), effective strategies to improve speed and accuracy, and examples. With review and practice, you'll ace the MCQs!

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

Be well-prepared with our amazing resources for the short answer questions of the AP World History exam. We'll cover SAQ logistics, scoring guidelines, historical thinking skills (contextualization, comparison, and continuity & change), analyzing text and visual sources, effective strategies, and examples.

Short Answer Questions (SAQ)

Master the long essay questions of the AP World History exam. We'll cover LEQ logistics, scoring guidelines, historical thinking skills (contextualization, comparison, and continuity & change), analyzing text and visual sources, effective strategies, and examples. With review and practice, you'll be ready to ace the LEQs!

Long Essay Questions (LEQ)

Conquer the document based question (aka the DBQ) in AP World History. We'll review DBQ logistics, scoring guidelines, how to analyze sources, historical thinking skills (contextualization, comparison, and continuity & change), effective strategies, and examples. 

Document Based Questions (DBQ)

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This is a comprehensive review of the major events and key ideas of AP World History. We'll cover everything from the Silk Roads to land-based empires to the Columbian Exchange to the Enlightenment to imperialism to world wars to the Cold War to globalization. With examples and practice, you'll be ready to ace the AP exam! 

Big Reviews: Finals & Exam Prep

Welcome to the Fiveable question and answer sessions for AP World History. We will be holding comprehensive reviews in which we give students opportunites to ask questions about everything AP World!

Q & A sessions

Understand how to study for AP World History through student-led seesions that will teach you how to take effective notes, read your textbook efficiently, analyze sources, organizing events in time periods, and much more! We'll also give tips and tricks for the LEQs, SAQs, DBQ, and MCQs!

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AP Calculus AB/BC Exam Prep | Reviews +  Free Practice | Fiveable

AP Calculus AB/BC

"The limit does not exist." In unit 1 of AP Calc AB/BC, we cover everything you need to know about limits and continuity: limit notation, estimating and calculating limits, L'Hopital's Rule, squeeze theorem, theories of continuity, infinite limits, limits at infinity, and the intermediate value theorem. 

Unit 1: Limits & Continuity

Limits & Continuity

In unit 2 of AP Calc AB/BC, we introduce the derivative—definitions of the derivative, derivative rules (power rule, quotient rule, product rule, and trig rules), and differentiability of a function. With these resources, you will become a master of differentiation!

Unit 2: Differentiation: Definition & Fundamental Properties

Differentiation: Definition & Fundamental Properties

In unit 3 of AP Calc AB/BC, we dive deeper into derviatives! We will cover the derivatives of composite, implicit, and inverse functions, including inverse trigonometric functions. We'll delve into higher order derivatives, chain rule, and how to select a procedure to calculate derivatives. 

Unit 3: Differentiation: Composite, Implicit & Inverse Functions

Differentiation: Composite, Implicit & Inverse Functions

In unit 4 of AP Calc AB/BC, we'll cover derivatives as they relate to position/velocity/acceleration, rates of change, and related rates. You'll learn the contextual meaning of derivatives, approximating values using linearization, and finding limits with L'Hopital's Rule. You'll understand the real-life applications of differentiation!

Unit 4: Contextual Applications of the Differentiation

Contextual Applications of the Differentiation

In unit 5 of AP Calc AB/BC, we talk about mean value theorem, Rolle's theorem, extreme value theorem, global & local extrema, functions increasing & decreasing, first derivative test, concavity, second derivative test, and optimization problems. You'll be ready to analyze all types of graphs using the fundamentals of differentiation!

Unit 5: Analytical Applications of Differentiation

Analytical Applications of Differentiation

In unit 6 of AP Calc AB/BC, we wil cover accumulation change with definite integrals, Riemann sums, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, u-substitution, antiderivatives, indefinite integrals, and properties of integrals, integration by parts, and partial fraction decomposition. You'll understand the fundamentals of integration and its applications!

Unit 6: Integration and Accumulation of Change

Integration and Accumulation of Change

In unit 7 of AP Calc AB/BC, we delve into differential equations, slope fields, Euler's method, finding particular solutions using initial conditions & separation of variables, and logistic models for exponential growth and decay. With these resources, you'll develop a deeper understanding of differential equations as mathematical models.

Unit 7: Differential Equations

Differential Equations

In unit 8 of AP Calc, we dive into integration as it relates to the average value of a function, net changes, particle motion (position/velocity/acceleration), areas between curves, and volumes (with cross sections, disc method, & washer method). You'll develop a solid understanding of integration and its applications in real life!

Unit 8: Applications of Integration

Applications of Integration

In unit 9 of AP Calc BC, we review parametric equations, arc lengths, polar coordinates, vector-valued functions, and areas under polar curves. With these resources, you'll ace the AP Calc BC exam!

Unit 9: Parametric Equations, Polar Coordinates & Vector Valued Functions (BC Only)

Parametric Equations, Polar Coordinates & Vector Valued Functions (BC Only)

Let's learn about series in unit 10 of AP Calc BC. We cover infinite sequences and series, including all the divergence and convergence tests: nth term test, integral test, comparison tests, alternating series tests, and Taylor polynomials. 

Unit 10: Infinite Sequences and Series (BC Only)

Infinite Sequences and Series (BC Only)

Check out these resources for the multiple choice section of the AP Calculus exam. With helpful videos reviewing multiple choice questions, and the best strategies that will help. Covering all sorts of problems and all the topics of AP Calculus, these resources will give you a better understanding of what to expect on the AP Calculus exam.

Learn about the structure of the free response questions on the AP Calculus exam. With helpful resources, practice problems and reviews of previous FRQs you will feel comfortable with all of the different types of FRQs. And learn about strategies to ensure that you know how to approach each FRQ no matter what topic it covers. 

Free Response Questions (FRQ)

Exam Review 2020

Make sure to check out this question and answer section for AP Calculus! These resources will answer all the questions you have, and will help you prepare for your exam through trivia games and review sessions. 

Get a complete overview of the AP Calculus exam to help prepare for the test. Get a refresh on all the units with helpful guides, review sheets and videos, as well as helpful tips and tricks to prepare you for your exam. 

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AP European History

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Review unit 1 in AP European history with our resources. Our resources analyze and contextualize the individual topics in this unit. This unit focuses on the renaissance and exploration.

Unit 1: Renaissance and Exploration

Renaissance and Exploration

Review unit 2 of AP European History with our guides which analyze and contextualize the most important topics and events within the unit! This unit is centered on the Age of Reformation.

Unit 2: Age of Reformation

Age of Reformation

Our AP European History unit 3 resources include an overview of the unit and an analysis of the most important concepts and terms. The unit focuses on absolutism and constitutionalism.

Unit 3: Absolutism and Constitutionalism

Absolutism and Constitutionalism

Learn everything you need to know about unit 4 in AP European History with our resources! They include an overview and analysis of the important concepts and terms in the unit. This unit covers scientific, philosophical, and political developments. 

Unit 4: Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments

Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments

Study for unit 5 in AP European History! This unit covers conflict, crisis, and reaction in the late 18th century. Review unit 5 with our guides which overview and contextualize topics such as the French Revolution or the Seven Years War.

Unit 5: Conflict, Crisis, and Reaction in the Late 18th Century

Conflict, Crisis, and Reaction in the Late 18th Century

Learn everything you need to know for the AP exam about unit 6 of AP European History. This unit covers Industrailization and its effects. Our unit 6 resources provide analysis and contextualization of the most important topics in the unit.

Unit 6: Industrialization and Its Effects

Industrialization and Its Effects

Prepare for the AP European History exam with our unit 7 resources! Our resources include analysis of important events and themes, along with contextualization of the most important ideas, to help master this unit. This unit covers 19th century perspectives and political developments. 

Unit 7: 19th-Century Perspectives and Political Developments

19th-Century Perspectives and Political Developments

Study unit 8 of AP European History, which covers 20th century global conflicts. Practice analyzing and contextualizing events such as World Wars I and II or the Russian Revolution!

Unit 8: 20th-Century Global Conflicts

20th-Century Global Conflicts

Review for the AP European History exam by studying our unit 9 resources. These resources contextualize important events and analyze essential themes and topics to provide an in-depth understanding of the unit! This unit covers the Cold War and contemporary Europe.

Unit 9: Cold War and Contemporary Europe

Cold War and Contemporary Europe

Prepare for the AP European History exam by analyzing important guiding themes in the course! Our thematic guides analyze each guiding theme and give historical and contextual examples of each theme.

Study for the multiple choice question section of the AP European History exam with our resources! Our resources outline the point breakdown of the questions on the exam, provide tips on how to approach the questions, and give examples of actual questions for practicing this portion of the exam! 

Prepare for the short answer question section of the AP European History exam with our resources! We provide practice questions/prompts and feedback to help you score your best on the short answer question of the AP European History exam!

Prepare for the long essay question on the AP European History exam with these resources! Our resources examine the rubric and the distribution of points of the LEQ, along with providing advice on how to pace yourself while writing the LEQ on the exam.

Learn everything you need to know about the document based question on the AP European History exam! Review breakdown of points and get tips on how to approach and analyze the primary source documents with our resources. With plently of practice, you will be able to ace the document based question on the exam!

Exam Reviews 2020

Study for the AP European History exam with our question and answer sessions! These question and answer sessions are great way to review AP European History content before the AP exam or any important tests!

Prepare for the AP European History exam with our resources! We provide review of units, key concepts and topics, and exam strategies to help you do your best on exam day!

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