Freeman-Pedia 80 Day Review for AP World Exam

Flashcards covering key concepts and vocabulary terms for the AP World Exam as outlined in the Freeman-Pedia 80 Day Review.

AP Exam

A standardized test that students take to earn college credit for advanced placement courses.

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Periodization

The division of history into distinct periods, used to analyze historical developments.

Ibn Battuta

A 14th-century Muslim scholar and traveler known for his extensive journeys through Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Silk Roads

An ancient network of trade routes that connected the East and West, facilitating cultural and economic exchange.

Mongols

A Central Asian ethnic group known for creating one of the largest empires in history under Genghis Khan.

Trans-Saharan Trade

Trade routes that traversed the Sahara Desert, connecting North Africa with sub-Saharan Africa.

The Columbian Exchange

The widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and diseases between the Americas and the Old World.

Industrial Revolution

A period of major industrialization in the late 18th and early 19th centuries that transformed economies from agrarian to industrial.

Imperialism

A policy or ideology where a country extends its power and influence over other nations or regions.

Cold War

A state of political tension and military rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II.

Decolonization

The process by which colonies gain independence from colonial powers.

SAQ (Short Answer Question)

A type of exam question that requires a brief, focused response.

DBQ (Document-Based Question)

An essay question that requires students to analyze documents and use them to support their argument.

LEQ (Long Essay Question)

An exam question requiring students to write a longer, more detailed essay to demonstrate their understanding.

Global Resistance

Movements and actions taken by people worldwide to challenge established authorities and systems.