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ap world history - course & exam introduction

originally streamed in 2021 with Charly CastilloStudent
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Get ready for AP World History with this complete introduction to the course structure, exam format, and study strategies. Learn how to approach 800 years of global history, understand the exam sections (MCQ, SAQ, DBQ, LEQ), and explore all nine unit ...more

curriculum note

This video describes an outdated DBQ rubric that includes 'synthesis' as a separate scoring point, which is no longer part of the current AP World History DBQ rubric. The current rubric uses different scoring categories — check the updated rubric before using this video to prep your DBQ.

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units
Unit 1 – The Global Tapestry (1200-1450)Unit 2 – Networks of Exchange (1200-1450)Unit 3 – Land-Based Empires (1450-1750)Unit 4 – Global Connections: 1450-1750AP World History: Modern Exam
topics
Introduction to AP WorldOverview of the AP World Exam

timestamps

  • 0:00

    Introduction to AP World History

  • 0:32

    Fiveable Resources Overview

  • 1:04

    Slides and Course Changes

  • 2:06

    Presenter Background

  • 3:41

    AP Exam Structure

  • 4:45

    Multiple Choice Section

  • 6:52

    Short Answer Questions (SAQs)

  • 8:55

    Prep Book Recommendations

  • 11:32

    Document-Based Questions (DBQs)

  • 13:07

    DBQ Thesis and Arguments

  • 15:10

    Point of View and Bias

  • 17:16

    Contextualization and Evidence

  • 19:51

    Synthesis in DBQs

  • 23:58

    Long Essay Questions (LEQs)

  • 26:33

    Course Content Changes

  • 28:36

    Global Tapestry (1200-1450)

  • 30:41

    Networks of Exchange

  • 33:15

    Land-Based Empires (1450-1750)

  • 36:54

    Transoceanic Interconnections

  • 38:57

    Revolutions and Industrialization

  • 41:00

    Global Conflict and Cold War

  • 43:37

    Rewarding Aspects of Course

  • 46:44

    Textbook and Study Tips

  • 48:51

    Q&A Session

  • 50:24

    WHAP vs AP Euro

  • 53:29

    APUSH Comparison

  • 55:32

    Group Work Opinions

  • 56:33

    Current AP Classes

  • 58:36

    AP Music Theory Experience

  • 1:00:16

    Final Thoughts and Confidence

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science

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math & computer science

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