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Pre AP World History Summer AssignmentWelcome to AP World History! You are embarking on a new and exciting experience.

Introduction to AP World HistoryThe purpose of the course is to study the history of the world through global movements, by looking at the big picture and examining specific case studies that apply. The major units of the course are grouped chronologically. The course begins by examining the major developments of the years from 8000 BCE1 to 600 CE and 600 to 1450 CE (Periods 1, 2, and 3)

Historical Periodization of the AP World History Course:The AP World History course content is structured around the investigation of course themes and key concepts in six chronological periods. The six historical periods, from approximately 8000 B.C.E. to the present, provide a temporal framework for the course.

Period I: Technological and Environmental Transformations (to 600 B.C.E)Period 2: Organization and Reorganization of Human Societies (600B.C.E – 600 C.E)Period 3: Regional and Trans-regional Interactions (600 C.E – 1450 C.E)Period 4: Global Interactions (1450 – 1750 C.E)Period 5: Industrialization and Global Integration (1750 – 1900 C.E)Period 6: Accelerating Global Change and Realignments (1900 – present)

The Assignment

Contact Information:Miss Mannion at lmannion@peekskillcsd.org1 BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now BCE, and AD is now CE.

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Part I: Maps: Due Sept 9th NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED

The world regions and physical geography are an important part of this course. Please label the maps as specified to become familiar with important geographic features and locations of early civilizations. These maps will be used for reference throughout the year. Please be NEAT!Be prepared to be quizzed on these maps one at a time, in the order they appear below, starting the first day of school. (Sept 9)

Maps can be found at the very end of this packet.

Part II: Readings: Due Sept 9th NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED

Directions: All responses (except the Bulliet notes) typed, 12 font, double spaced.

READINGS: To save paper, readings are posted on my class page. Read the excerpt from Chapters 1 and 2 from Bulliet’s The Earth and Its People and the passage from Hammurabi’s Code. The chapters offer an overview of early humans and the beginnings of civilizations. The primary source is the earliest existing written code of laws in the world.

For the chapter readings, take notes on the identified themes using the Textbook Reading Strategies directions as a guide. For Hammurabi’s Code—Answer the questions for analysis at the end of the excerpt in complete sentences.

Text Book Reading Strategies Allot ½ page of space for each of the themes. Themes: Be prepared to quizzed on the readings the first day of school (Sept 9)1. Agriculture and pastoralism began to transform human societies. From nomadic to settled.2. The first states emerged within core civilizations. 3. Culture played a significant role in unifying states through laws, language, literature, religions, myths, and monumental art.

#1: SKIM THE HEADINGS FOR MAIN IDEAS THAT LINK TO THE THEMES—RECORD APPROPRIATE HEADINGS UNDERNEATH EACH THEME TO STRUCTURE NOTES.

Skim the assigned pages. This will provide an understanding of the AMOUNT of information in these pages. There is an abundance of facts and details. YOU DO NOT need to recopy the chapter—that is not the purpose of note taking!

1 BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now BCE, and AD is now CE.

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#2: SURVEY THE TEXT: Review the assigned pages, and use the following parts of the text to frame your note-taking on the themes.

• The first sentence of each paragraph • Bold words, highlighted key ideas and vocabulary in the margins • Graphics (diagrams, charts, graphs, pictures)

#3: THOROUGH READING OF THE TEXT: After you have surveyed, read the text in a more complete manner and support the basic notes created in Step #2 with evidence that you find. Circle, underline, highlight.#4: DRAW CONNECTIONS: Look over the key ideas and concepts that you have discovered. Make connections to other things you’ve learned or personal experiences and interests. Write these down on the notes. #5: QUESTIONS AND CONCLUSIONS: When you have finished making connections write one summary statement or general question that you have about EACH of the themes.

Note-Taking Sample: Cornell StyleChapters 1 and 2 from Bulliet’s The Earth and Its People

This would be a page in your notebook. Fold it in half. On the right the theme and on the left examples from the text and your reactions/thoughts/questions etc.

Part III: Essay Response: Due Sept 9th 10 POINTS OFF EACH DAY LATE1 BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now BCE, and AD is now CE.

Theme: Agriculture and pastoralism began to transform human societies. From nomadic to settled.

Africa=Sahara pushed farmers to Nile Why did this happen? Climate Change--Life in Neolithic Communities (p 12)

a. Society arranged by kinship and families, Megaliths—structures (example Ireland)

b. Catal Hyuk—well preserved---for every 2 houses/1 religious shrine—metalworking important

-Settled Agriculture in an Unstable Landscape (p. 16)—MESOPOTAMIA! BIG EXAMPLE

a. Sumerians—foundation of civilization—spoke Semitic languages—organized in city states

b. Babylon (imp. city), Hammurabi Code-Cuneiform, Structured social classes, Scribes—Cylinder Seal

c. Ziggurat-pyramid…purpose? Technology—focused on farming, engineering, and transportation!

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Choose 1 essay to write.Requirements:

1. Introduction with the last sentence being your thesis. A thesis statement (what you are going to prove. Your argument).

2. Substantial body paragraphs that support your thesis with specific, detailed, evidence that is anaylitical.

3. Conclusion

A. Compare and contrast the social and economic structures of “foraging societies” (hunters and gatherers) of the Paleolithic Age with that of agricultural or “urbanized societies”. Explain the advantages/disadvantages of one society type compared to the other. (300-400 words)

B. Select two of the River Valley Civilizations (Tigris-Euphrates, Egyptian, Harappan or Chinese River Valley). Compare and contrast their way of life. Some areas of comparison would include beliefs, achievements, government, art, architecture, etc. (300-400 words)

C. Read and respond to the question: “Why Women’s Status Deteriorated”. Summarize in your own words the reasons provided. Which do you agree with? Which do you feel are the most significant explanations? (300-400 words)

** Please Note: The 300 – 400 word range is a suggestion. You are allowed, but not encouraged to, go over the word limit.

1 BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now BCE, and AD is now CE.

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Part I: Maps - Physical Features Map

Identify the location of the features below, and create a key to denote the type of feature (ie. mountains, plateau, river, desert, etc.). You may use colors or symbols to represent them.

____Nile River____ Mediterranean Sea ____Sahara Desert ____Deccan Plateau____ Himalaya Mountains____Tigris and Euphrates Rivers____ Indian Ocean____ Gobi Desert ____Tibetan Plateau____ Hindu Kush Mountains____ Indus River____ Yangtze River ____Taklamakan Desert____ Red Sea____ Andes Mountains ____Amazon River____ Yellow River (Huang He) ____Strait of Gibraltar ____Black Sea ____Pyrenees Mountains ____Ganges River____ Danube River____ Bosporus Strait ____Persian Gulf ____Kunlun Shan Mountains

1 BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now BCE, and AD is now CE.

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AP World Regions Map

North Africa West Africa East Africa Equatorial Africa

South Africa Middle East East Asia Southeast Asia

Latin America South Asia Europe

Look at an Atlas and fill in the above regions. In the boxes above come up with a symbols that will represent the region. Ex: North America

Use this map to help you identify the AP Regions on the subsequent maps.

1 BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now BCE, and AD is now CE.

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Africa and Southwest Asia Map

Directions: Outline the location/place of the following from Period I (to 600 B.C.E) then answer the questions that follow.Africa

Nile River Valley (Egyptian and Nubian Civilizations) Origins and spread of the Bantu (bantu migration)

Use the following link to help you, or Google “bantu migration” http://gossamerstrands.com/Hist100/100images/000f2413.jpg

Southwest Asia Mesopotamia Hittite Kingdom

1 BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now BCE, and AD is now CE.

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Questions1. Why do think the Bantu migrated southward rather than northward?2. What role does geography play in the development of civilization?

Please color the AP regions for Africa and Southwest Asia using the map included (labeled “AP World Regions Map”) and create a key:

Europe Map

Directions: Outline/label the location of the following from Period II (600 B.C.E to 600 C.E) then answer the questions that follow. Greek City States1 BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now BCE, and AD is now CE.

Questions1. What do you think is the likely impact of the Mediterranean on European civilizations?2. Why might a city on the Bosporus Strait become a center of trade?3. Which geographic features might have kept the Greek city states from uniting?

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~Athens~Sparta Region of Macedonia Roman Empire Mediterranean Sea Bosporus Strait Black Sea

Please color each of the following regions a different color: Western Europe and Eastern EuropeWestern Europe Eastern Europe

India Map

Directions: Outline/label the location of the following then answer the questions that follow

South AsiaIndus RiverGanges RiverHimalayan MountainsHindu Kush MountainsKhyber passIndus Valley CivilizationDraw an arrow representing the migration of the Aryans (Indo-Europeans) into South Asia. Use the following link to help you or Google “Aryan migration”

http://brian.hoffert.faculty.noctrl.edu/REL315/AryanMigrationMap.htmlQuestionIdentify one geographic feature in South Asia and explain how it may have impacted the development of South Asia.

1 BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now BCE, and AD is now CE.

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South East Asia MapDirections: Label the map of South East Asia with the following Modern Day countries in Southeast Asia.Southeast AsiaThailandLaosCambodiaMalaysiaIndonesiaVietnamBurmaPhilippinesPapua New Guinea

1 BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now BCE, and AD is now CE.

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Central America, the Caribbean, and South America Map

1 BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now BCE, and AD is now CE.

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1 BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now BCE, and AD is now CE.

Directions: Outline the location/place of the following from then answer the questions that follow.The Olmec CivilizationThe Mayan CivilizationThe Pacific OceanThe Atlantic OceanQuestions:1. Why will Central America and theCaribbean have no contact with the Afro-Eurasian world?2. How, do you think, this will affect the development of

Directions:Outline the location/place of the following then answer the questions that follow.The Andes MountainsIncan Civilization

Questions:1. What geographic features dominate the continent of South America?2. How did the geography of western South America pose problems for the Inca Empire?3. How do you think the Incas

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China Map

Directions: Outline the location/place of the following then answer the questions that follow.Huang He RiverYangtze RiverPacific OceanHimalayan MountainsTian Shan MountainsGobi DesertShang DynastyQuestions:1. Given its location, how much contact will East Asia have with other civilizations in Period I (to 600 B.C.E)? Why?2. Where and why, do you think, most East Asians will settle?

1 BCE stands for “Before the Common Era” which historically was referred to as BC. CE stands for “The Common Era” which historically was referred to as AD. In other words, BC is now BCE, and AD is now CE.