The Abbasid Dynasty for Unit 1 of AP World History
The Abbasid Dynasty, sometimes referred to as the Islamic Golden Age, was an incredibly influential period in human history. From...
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The Delhi Sultanate for Unit 1 of AP World History
During the period of 1206 and 1526, the Delhi Sultanate was one of the major powers in the world, ruling over much of present-day India,...
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The Mamluk Sultanate for Unit 1 of AP World History
Ruling Egypt, the Mamluk Sultanate was comprised of slave soldiers, and its impact still reverberates today. If you’re enrolled in Unit 1...
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The Seljuk Empire for Unit 1 of AP World History
Did you know that the Seljuk Empire was once the largest contiguous land empire in the world? At its height in the 11th century, this...
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The Hausa Kingdoms for Unit 1 of AP World History
Do you want to learn about an ancient African history that has shaped the modern world? Drawing influence from the intricate Hausa...
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Ethiopia for Unit 1 of AP World History
For centuries, Ethiopia has been a vital source of history, culture, and tradition. From the 8th century BCE, Ethiopia was home to a...
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Great Zimbabwe for Unit 1 of AP World History
In our exploration of Unit 1: The Global Tapestry in AP World History, we turn our attention to the intriguing story of Great Zimbabwe, a...
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The Cold War for AP World History
Do you have an upcoming AP World History exam and need help understanding the Cold War? This article is for you! We’ll provide an...
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The Unification of Germany for AP World History
Germany is a relatively young country. Instead, the area that is modern Germany was a collection of smaller kingdoms. All of that changed...
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The Unification of Italy for AP World History
Italy is a relatively young country. It didn’t exist until 1861. It didn’t gain control of Rome until 1870. After the Roman Empire...
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The Protestant Reformation for AP World History
The Roman Catholic Church was the major power in Europe for hundreds of years. When Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the church...
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Tokugawa Japan for AP World History
For hundreds of years, Japan was controlled by many daimyo who answered to one shogun. The emperor only held a ceremonial position....
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The Qing Dynasty for AP World History
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty in China. Read the Google Slides to learn how the Qing Dynasty was different from the Ming Dynasty...
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The Ming Dynasty for AP World History
The Ming Dynasty was a return to traditional Chinese rule after the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. Read the Google Slides to learn more about the...
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The Mughal Empire for AP World History
The Mughal Empire was an Islamic empire in India from 1526 to 1707. During its best times, the empire was a model for peaceful...
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The Safavid Empire for AP World History
The Safavid Empire was a main rival of the Ottoman Empire. Read all about the Safavid Empire in the Google Slides. Brief History of the...
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The Ottoman Empire for AP World History
The Ottoman Empire was one of the longest-lasting empires in history. It existed between 1281 to 1923. Read the Google Slides to learn...
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The Trans-Saharan Trade Routes for AP World History
The root “trans” means across. The Trans-Saharan trade routes were the trade routes across the Saharan Desert. They connected West...
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Exchange in the Indian Ocean for AP World History
Trade has significantly influenced our history and our world. The exchange of goods, ideas, and technology in the Indian Ocean changed...
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The Mongol Empire for AP World History
The Mongol Empire only lasted about 150 years, but it had a profound impact on the world. Learn about how the Mongol Empire spread...
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