Periodization in World History
The College Board divides World History into 6 period of time. These periods will serve as the framework for our course. For each time period we will cover the material from the AP Course Description, work on our essay writing skills, and then take an examination.
Technological and Environmental Transformations: c. 8000 bce-600 bce
Unit Page-
This unit will trace the origins of humanity as we populate the earth, transition from hunting and gathering and begin to establish civilizations.
This unit will trace the origins of humanity as we populate the earth, transition from hunting and gathering and begin to establish civilizations.
Organization and Reorganization of Human Society : c. 600 bce-c. 600 ce
Unit Page-
This unit sees humanity emerge into the classical civilizations and will cover development of most of the worlds main religions.
This unit sees humanity emerge into the classical civilizations and will cover development of most of the worlds main religions.
Regional and Transregional Interactions: c. 600 ce-c. 1450
Unit Page-
This unit see the increase in regional trade that begins to develop into inter-regional trade. It will also discuss the rise if Islam and the strengthening of Christianity.
This unit see the increase in regional trade that begins to develop into inter-regional trade. It will also discuss the rise if Islam and the strengthening of Christianity.
Global Interactions: c. 1450-c. 1750
Unit Page- This unit discusses the rise of major global exploration and the emergence of the early modern world.
Industrialization and Global Integration: c. 1750-c. 1900
Unit Page- This unit discusses the industrialization of the world as well as a host of revolutions that changed the world forever.
Accelerating Global Change and Realignments: c. 1900-present day
Unit Page- This unit discusses the rapid acceleration of globalization and the changes of the twentieth century as well as their potential impacts.