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European Exploration from 1450 to 1750 for AP World History
By the 15th century, a confluence of events and technology, created the right environment for European powers to take to the seas. These...
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A Brief Introduction to the Crusades for AP World History
The Crusades were a fascinating and complex period in medieval history. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the epic battles, religious...
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The Scientific Revolution for AP World History
The Scientific Revolution, a pivotal period in history that unfolded from the late 16th to the 18th centuries, completely reshaped our...
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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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Big Ideas about Land-Based Empires Between 1450 and 1750 for AP World History
You can read all about the various land-based empires between 1450 and 1750 on our website. The Ottoman Empire The Safavid Empire The...
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A Qing Dynasty SPICE-T Chart for AP World History
Are you studying for a test in your AP World History class? Are you reviewing for the actual AP World History Test? Either way, you need...
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A Tsardom of Russia SPICE-T Chart for AP World History
Are you studying for a test in your AP World History class? Are you reviewing for the actual AP World History Test? Either way, you need...
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A Mughal Empire SPICE-T Chart for AP World History
Are you studying for a test in your AP World History class? Are you reviewing for the actual AP World History Test? Either way, you need...
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A Safavid Empire SPICE-T Chart for AP World History
Are you studying for a test in your AP World History class? Are you reviewing for the actual AP World History Test? Either way, you need...
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An Ottoman Empire SPICE-T Chart for AP World History
Are you studying for a test in your AP World History class? Are you reviewing for the actual AP World History Test? Either way, you need...
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The Songhai Empire in Africa for AP World History
The Songhai Empire was a massive empire in Africa in the 15th and 16th centuries. It followed the Mali Empire. Read the Google Slides to...
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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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Feudal 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 Tsardom of Russia
For hundreds of years, Russia was ruled by tsars. The first tsar was Ivan the Terrible. Read the Google Slides to learn more about the...
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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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Gunpowder Empires for AP World History
Gunpowder empires, a term coined by historians, refers to a group of powerful and expansive states that emerged in the 15th and 16th...
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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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