AP World History Exam Review

Flashcards for reviewing key vocabulary and concepts for the AP World History exam.

Song Dynasty

Dynasty in China known for Confucianism, civil service, and gunpowder.

Abbasids

Islamic caliphate known for advanced math, medicine, and trade.

Mali Empire

Empire in Africa significant for Mansa Musa and Timbuktu.

Silk Roads

Trade network known for luxury goods, caravans, and the Mongols.

Indian Ocean Trade

Trade network utilizing monsoon winds and involving Muslim merchants.

Trans-Saharan Trade

Trade network using camels, facilitating gold-salt trade, and spreading Islam.

Gunpowder Empires

Islamic empires that were centralized and military-based.

Europe's Rise

Period of European exploration.

Columbian Exchange

Exchange of crops, diseases, and animals between the Americas and Europe.

Protestant Reformation

Religious movement initiated by Martin Luther.

Catholic Reformation

Movement within the Catholic Church in response to the Protestant Reformation.

Syncretism

Blending of different religions.

Enlightenment Ideas

Philosophical movement emphasizing natural rights and social contracts.

Political Revolutions

Revolutions influenced by Enlightenment ideals.

Industrial Revolution

Began in Britain due to coal, iron, and the steam engine.

Capitalism

Economic system advocating free markets.

Communism

Economic system advocating class struggle.

Imperialism

Motives included markets, nationalism, and the

Berlin Conference

Conference where European powers divided Africa.

MAIN

Causes of World War I, including militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism.

Cold War

Conflict between the US and USSR.

NATO, Warsaw Pact

Alliances during the Cold War.

Decolonization

Movement for independence from colonial rule.

Globalization

Movement of interconnectedness through trade, technology, and culture.

Globalization

Organization, WTO, climate change initiatives, and advancements in tech.

DBQ

Skills for the exam, including thesis / evidence to support POV.

LEQ

Clear thesis with 3 body paragraphs that include historical evidence with analysis.

Last-Minute Must-Know Terms

Empires, ideologies, movements, conflicts and systems of focus.