AP World History Tutoring Curriculum

• Topic 1 – Introduction to AP World History

  • Overview of the course and its objectives
  • Importance of studying world history

• Topic 2 – The Global Tapestry (c. 1200 – c. 1450)

  • Developments in East Asia, Dar al-Islam, South and Southeast Asia, and Africa
  • State-building and societal structures
  • Cultural developments and interactions

• Topic 3 – Networks of Exchange (c. 1200 – c. 1450)

  • Trade networks (Silk Roads, Indian Ocean, Trans-Saharan)
  • Cultural exchanges and diffusion of ideas
  • Technological innovations and their impact

• Topic 4 – Land-Based Empires (c. 1450 – c. 1750)

  • Expansion and administration of empires (Ottoman, Mughal, Safavid, Ming, Qing, etc.)
  • Economic systems and labor systems
  • Cultural and technological developments

• Topic 5 – Transoceanic Interconnections (c. 1450 – c. 1750)

  • Age of Exploration and its impact on the world
  • Columbian Exchange and global economic systems
  • Social and cultural impacts of transoceanic interconnections

• Topic 6 – Revolutions (c. 1750 – c. 1900)

  • Enlightenment ideas and their influence on revolutions
  • Political revolutions (American, French, Haitian, Latin American)
  • Industrial Revolution and its global impact

• Topic 7 – Consequences of Industrialization (c. 1750 – c. 1900)

  • Economic and social changes due to industrialization
  • Responses to industrialization (labor movements, social reforms)
  • Imperialism and its global impact

• Topic 8 – Global Conflict (c. 1900 – present)

  • Causes and consequences of World Wars I and II
  • The Cold War and decolonization
  • Social, political, and economic changes in the 20th century

• Topic 9 – Cold War and Decolonization (c. 1900 – present)

  • Decolonization movements and the end of empires
  • Cold War politics and conflicts
  • Globalization and economic developments

• Topic 10 – Contemporary Global Realignments (c. 1900 – present)

  • Modern political and economic trends
  • Social and cultural changes in the contemporary world
  • Environmental issues and sustainability

• Topic 11 – Analyzing Historical Evidence

  • Working with primary and secondary sources
  • Analyzing visual sources, texts, and other historical evidence
  • Developing skills in critical thinking and interpretation

• Topic 12 – Essay Writing and Historical Arguments

  • Crafting thesis statements and developing historical arguments
  • Writing Document-Based Questions (DBQs)
  • Long Essay Questions (LEQs) and Short Answer Questions (SAQs)
  • Techniques for organizing and presenting historical evidence

• Topic 13 – Exam Preparation and Practice

  • Familiarizing with the AP World History exam format
  • Practicing with past AP exam questions and prompts
  • Developing strategies for multiple-choice and free-response sections
  • Reviewing key concepts and themes covered in the course

Each topic includes engaging lectures, in-depth discussions, interactive activities, and quizzes to test your understanding. Homework assignments will reinforce what we learn in class, and I’ll be available to provide extra help whenever you need it. For those looking for a greater challenge, there are additional resources to explore.

Are you ready to enhance your knowledge and conquer AP World History? Let’s embark on this educational journey together and achieve great success!