AP-World History: Modern
Section outline
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AP World History: Modern is an introductory college-level modern world history course. Students cultivate their understanding of world history from c. 1200 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation.
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c. 1200 to c. 1450
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ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES IN THIS TOPIC
New Islamic political entities:
§ Seljuk Empire
§ Mamluk sultanate of Egypt
§ Delhi sultanates Innovations:
§ Advances in mathematics (Nasir al-Din al-Tusi)
§ Advances in literature ('A'ishah al-Ba'uniyyah)
§ Advances in medicineTransfers:
§ Preservation and commentaries on Greek moral and natural philosophy
§ House of Wisdom in Abbasid Bagdad
§ Scholarly and cultural transfers in Muslim and Christian SpainPart 1
THEMATIC FOCUS
Cultural Developments and Interactions CDI
The development of ideas, beliefs, and religions illustrates how groups in society view themselves, and the interactions of societies and their beliefs often have political, social, and cultural implications.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Unit 1: Learning Objective D
Explain how systems of belief and their practices affected society in the period from c. 1200 to c. 1450.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS
KC-3.1.III.D.iii
Islam, Judaism, Christianity, and the core beliefs and practices of these religions continued to shape societies in Africa and Asia.
Part 2
THEMATIC FOCUS
Governance GOV
A variety of internal and external factors contribute to state formation, expansion, and decline. Governments maintain order through a variety of administrative institutions, policies, and procedures, and governments obtain, retain, and exercise power in different ways and for different purposes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Unit 1: Learning Objective E
Explain the causes and effects of the rise of Islamic states over time.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS
KC-3.2.I
As the Abbasid Caliphate fragmented, new Islamic political entities emerged, most of which were dominated by Turkic peoples. These states demonstrated continuity, innovation, and diversity.
KC-3.1.III.A
Muslim rule continued to expand to many parts of Afro-Eurasia due to military expansion, and Islam subsequently expanded through the activities of merchants, missionaries, and Sufis.
Part 3
THEMATIC FOCUS
Technology and Innovation TEC
Human adaptation and innovation have resulted in increased efficiency, comfort, and security, and technological advances have shaped human development and interactions with both intended and unintended consequences.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Unit 1: Learning Objective F
Explain the effects of intellectual innovation in Dar al-Islam.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS
KC-3.2.II.A.i
Muslim states and empires encouraged significant intellectual innovations and transfers.
Activities: 22 -
Part 1
THEMATIC FOCUS
Cultural Developments and Interactions CDI
The development of ideas, beliefs, and religions illustrates how groups in society view themselves, and the interactions of societies and their beliefs often have political, social, and cultural implications.LEARNING OBJECTIVE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS
Unit 1: Learning Objective G
Explain how the various belief systems and practices of South and Southeast Asia affected society over time.
KC-3.1.III.D.iv
Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism, and their core beliefs and practices, continued to shape societies in South and Southeast Asia.
Part 2
THEMATIC FOCUS
Governance GOV
A variety of internal and external factors contribute to state formation, expansion, and decline. Governments maintain order through a variety of administrative institutions, policies, and procedures, and governments obtain, retain, and exercise power in different ways and for different purposes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS
Unit 1: Learning Objective H
Explain how and why various states of South and Southeast Asia developed and maintained power over time.
KC-3.2.I.B.i
State formation and development demonstrated continuity, innovation, and diversity, including the new Hindu and Buddhist states that emerged in South and Southeast Asia.
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In Part 1 of Topic 1.3, we will focus our lessons on the following:
Part 1
THEMATIC FOCUS
Cultural Developments and Interactions CDI
The development of ideas, beliefs, and religions illustrates how groups in society view themselves, and the interactions of societies and their beliefs often have political, social, and cultural implications.LEARNING OBJECTIVE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS
Unit 1: Learning Objective G
Explain how the various belief systems and practices of South and Southeast Asia affected society over time.
KC-3.1.III.D.iv
Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism, and their core beliefs and practices, continued to shape societies in South and Southeast Asia.
Activities: 2 -
THEMATIC FOCUS
Governance GOV
A variety of internal and external factors contribute to state formation, expansion, and decline. Governments maintain order through a variety of administrative institutions, policies, and procedures, and governments obtain, retain, and exercise power in different ways and for different purposes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS
Unit 1: Learning Objective H
Explain how and why various states of South and Southeast Asia developed and maintained power over time.
KC-3.2.I.B.i
State formation and development demonstrated continuity, innovation, and diversity, including the new Hindu and Buddhist states that emerged in South and Southeast Asia.
Activities: 1