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The Inca Empire for Unit 1 of AP World History

Do you need to learn about the Inca Empire for AP World History? The Incas dominated South America until the Spanish arrived. They had a...

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The Aztec Empire for Unit 1 of AP World History

Do you need to learn about the Aztec Empire for AP World History? Maybe you are studying the Mexica. What is the difference between the...

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The Rajput Kingdoms for Unit 1 of AP World History

Step back in time to post-Gupta India, where a fascinating chapter unfolds—the era of the Rajput Kingdoms. Following the decline of the...

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The Khmer Empire for Unit 1 of AP World History

Nestled within the heart of Cambodia, the Khmer Empire, with its enigmatic capital at Angkor, stands as a testament to the grandeur of...

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The Sukhothai Kingdom for Unit 1 of AP World History

The Sukhothai Kingdom is considered the first independent Thai kingdom. It was established by King Ramkhamhaeng, after breaking away from...

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The Majapahit Empire for Unit 1 of AP World History

At the height of its power, the Majapahit Empire was one of the greatest empires of its time, spanning much of modern-day Indonesia and...

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The Srivijaya Empire for Unit 1 of AP World History

Have you ever wondered what the world looked like thousands of years ago? The Srivijaya Empire rose to prominence in the 7th century in...

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The Sinhala Dynasties for Unit 1 of AP World History

The Sinhala Dynasties ruled Sri Lanka for over 2,000 years! While people have lived on the Island of Sri Lanka for over 40,000 years, the...

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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 Prefix DIS-: A FREE Morphology Lesson

Morphology is a powerful tool for teaching older students both decoding longer words and understanding new vocabulary words. We use the...

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The Prefix RE-: A FREE Morphology Lesson

Morphology is a powerful tool for teaching older students both decoding longer words and understanding new vocabulary words. We use the...

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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...