AP -World History - summer assignment notes!
### WHAP-AP World History Flashcards
1. Eastern Hemisphere: The half of Earth east of the Prime Meridian.
2. Western Hemisphere: The half of Earth west of the Prime Meridian.
3. Northern Hemisphere: The half of Earth north of the Equator.
4. Southern Hemisphere: The half of Earth south of the Equator.
5. Equator: An imaginary line dividing Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.
6. Continents/Identify (7): Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia, South America.
7. Oceans (5): Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, Arctic.
8. Iberian Peninsula: Region in southwestern Europe, includes Spain and Portugal.
9. Asia Minor: Modern-day Turkey, historically significant area in Asia.
10. Dardanelles Strait: Narrow waterway in Turkey connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara.
11. Mediterranean Sea: Large sea bordered by Europe, Asia, and Africa.
12. Caribbean Sea: Sea in the Atlantic Ocean, bounded by Central America, the Caribbean islands, and South America.
13. Mesopotamia: Ancient region in modern-day Iraq, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
14. Mesoamerica: Region extending from central Mexico to Central America, home to ancient civilizations.
15. Tigris & Euphrates Rivers: Major rivers in southwestern Asia, flowing through Iraq.
16. Nile River: Longest river in the world, flowing through northeastern Africa.
17. Mississippi River: Major river in the United States, flowing from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.
18. Amazon River: Second longest river in the world, flowing through South America.
19. Danube River: Major river in Europe, flowing through central and southeastern Europe.
20. Rhine River: Major river in Europe, flowing from Switzerland to the North Sea.
21. Yellow River: Major river in China, also known as the Huang He.
22. Yangtze River: Longest river in Asia, flowing through China.
23. Siberia: Vast region in Russia, extending from the Ural Mountains to the Pacific Ocean.
24. Caspian Sea: World's largest enclosed inland body of water, bordered by five countries.
25. Black Sea: Sea in southeastern Europe, bordered by six countries.
26. Red Sea: Sea between Africa and Asia, connected to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal.
27. Suez Canal: Man-made waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
28. Panama Canal: Man-made waterway in Panama, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
29. Mongol Empire Boundaries: Largest contiguous land empire in history, spanning from Europe to Asia.
30. Roman Empire Borders: Ancient empire centered around the Mediterranean, extending into Europe, Asia, and Africa.
31. Aztec/Maya/Inca locations: Ancient civilizations located in Mesoamerica and South America.
32. Mali Empire: Historical empire in West Africa, renowned for wealth and trade.
33. Ottoman Empire: Major empire centered in modern-day Turkey, spanning three continents.
34. Mughal Empire: Major empire in South Asia, primarily in modern-day India and Pakistan.
### WHAP-AP World History Flashcards
1. Eastern Hemisphere: The half of Earth east of the Prime Meridian.
2. Western Hemisphere: The half of Earth west of the Prime Meridian.
3. Northern Hemisphere: The half of Earth north of the Equator.
4. Southern Hemisphere: The half of Earth south of the Equator.
5. Equator: An imaginary line dividing Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.
6. Continents/Identify (7): Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia, South America.
7. Oceans (5): Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, Arctic.
8. Iberian Peninsula: Region in southwestern Europe, includes Spain and Portugal.
9. Asia Minor: Modern-day Turkey, historically significant area in Asia.
10. Dardanelles Strait: Narrow waterway in Turkey connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara.
11. Mediterranean Sea: Large sea bordered by Europe, Asia, and Africa.
12. Caribbean Sea: Sea in the Atlantic Ocean, bounded by Central America, the Caribbean islands, and South America.
13. Mesopotamia: Ancient region in modern-day Iraq, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
14. Mesoamerica: Region extending from central Mexico to Central America, home to ancient civilizations.
15. Tigris & Euphrates Rivers: Major rivers in southwestern Asia, flowing through Iraq.
16. Nile River: Longest river in the world, flowing through northeastern Africa.
17. Mississippi River: Major river in the United States, flowing from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.
18. Amazon River: Second longest river in the world, flowing through South America.
19. Danube River: Major river in Europe, flowing through central and southeastern Europe.
20. Rhine River: Major river in Europe, flowing from Switzerland to the North Sea.
21. Yellow River: Major river in China, also known as the Huang He.
22. Yangtze River: Longest river in Asia, flowing through China.
23. Siberia: Vast region in Russia, extending from the Ural Mountains to the Pacific Ocean.
24. Caspian Sea: World's largest enclosed inland body of water, bordered by five countries.
25. Black Sea: Sea in southeastern Europe, bordered by six countries.
26. Red Sea: Sea between Africa and Asia, connected to the Mediterranean via the Suez Canal.
27. Suez Canal: Man-made waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
28. Panama Canal: Man-made waterway in Panama, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
29. Mongol Empire Boundaries: Largest contiguous land empire in history, spanning from Europe to Asia.
30. Roman Empire Borders: Ancient empire centered around the Mediterranean, extending into Europe, Asia, and Africa.
31. Aztec/Maya/Inca locations: Ancient civilizations located in Mesoamerica and South America.
32. Mali Empire: Historical empire in West Africa, renowned for wealth and trade.
33. Ottoman Empire: Major empire centered in modern-day Turkey, spanning three continents.
34. Mughal Empire: Major empire in South Asia, primarily in modern-day India and Pakistan.
