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Continuity and Change in Europe for AP World History

The time period between 1450 and 1750 brought significant change to the entire world especially Europe. Europe transformed from a...

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Changes in European Nobility for AP World History

The changes in European nobility from 1450 and 1750 are an illustrative example of changing social hierarchies between 1450 and 1750 for...

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All About European Palaces for AP World History

European palaces are an illustrative example in the Empires: Administration topic of Unit 3 of AP World History. Read more about European...

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The Story of Marco Polo for AP World History

The Story of the explorer, Marco Polo, is an illustrative example in the Cultural Consequences of Connectivity topic of Unit 2 of AP...

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The Great Schism for Unit 1 of AP World History

The Great Schism happened before 1250, but understanding it will help you understand later tensions between the East and the West in...

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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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The Silk Roads for AP World History

Learn all about the silk roads that facilitated trade and the spread of culture from Europe to Asia between the 2nd century BCE to the...

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Building Background Knowledge: Continents

Building background knowledge is a huge part of reading comprehension. Students need to know the basic vocabulary and ideas on a topic...

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