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Want free, quick prep from Barron’s experts? Study with Barron’s AP® World History Podcast and be prepared for exam day.We’ll discuss historical thinking skills and themes, briefly explore each time period covered on the exam, walk you through answeringal

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    1. Introduction to the AP® World History Exam

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 3:57


    What's on the AP® World History exam and what skills do you need to succeed? Listen to find out. We'll break down the structure of the exam and discuss the themes and skills you need to know. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    2. Six Historical Thinking Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 6:06


    Thinking like a historian means describing, explaining, and weighing a complex series of factors within another culture and time; basically, analyzing the past. Join us as we talk about the six historical thinking skills you need to use to succeed on the AP® World History exam. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    3. Governance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 5:04


    Join as us we give an overview of governance—an important overarching theme that's woven throughout your world history course. Applying themes in different contexts will help you develop a deeper understanding of historical events to prepare you for the AP® World History exam. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    4. Cultural Developments and Interactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 5:18


    Join as us we give an overview of cultural developments and interactions—an important overarching theme that's woven throughout your world history course. Applying themes in different contexts will help you develop a deeper understanding of historical events to prepare you for the AP® World History exam. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    5. Technology and Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 5:52


    Join as us we give an overview of technology and innovation—an important overarching theme that's woven throughout your world history course. Applying themes in different contexts will help you develop a deeper understanding of historical events to prepare you for the AP® World History exam. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    6. Economic Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 6:05


    Join as us we give an overview of economic systems—an important overarching theme that's woven throughout your world history course. Applying themes in different contexts will help you develop a deeper understanding of historical events to prepare you for the AP® World History exam. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    7. Social Interactions and Organization

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 5:05


    Join as us we give an overview of social interactions and organization—an important overarching theme that's woven throughout your world history course. Applying themes in different contexts will help you develop a deeper understanding of historical events to prepare you for the AP® World History exam. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    8. Humans and the Environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 5:20


    Join as us we give an overview of humans and the environment—an important overarching theme that's woven throughout your world history course. Applying themes in different contexts will help you develop a deeper understanding of historical events to prepare you for the AP® World History exam. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    9. Multiple-Choice Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 3:54


    Are you ready to tackle multiple-choice questions on the AP® World History exam? We'll provide an overview of the multiple-choice section along with tips and strategies to help you succeed. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    10. Short-Answer Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 7:53


    Do you have the skills you need for the short-answer questions on the AP® World History exam? Join us as we break down this section of the exam and answer practice questions to help you enhance your skills. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    11. The Document-Based Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 6:17


    You'll need to answer a document-based question in essay form on the AP® World History exam. We'll brainstorm a thesis and build a response step by step, while showing you how to use historical thinking skills to earn more points. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    12. The Long Essay

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 6:23


    The AP® World History exam requires you to choose from three prompts to write a long essay. Listen as we break down answering an essay prompt by starting with a strong thesis. Then we'll offer tips on scoring optimal points. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    13. Foundations and World Religions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 6:31


    The AP® World History exam now covers a much shorter time period than it used to, but that doesn't mean background information from earlier eras has lost all importance. To help you enhance your knowledge for the AP exam, we'll discuss the basic principles and foundations of world religions and the many ways they have affected history since 1200 C.E. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    14. Cultural Developments and Technological Innovations, 1200-1450

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 6:04


    The period 1200–1450 was a time of growing empires, technological know-how, and cultural sophistication. To help you succeed on the AP® World History exam, we'll explore this era and discuss useful connections between events. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    15. 1200-1450, Short-Answer Question 

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 4:20


    Questions on the AP® World History exam can draw from any event within the time periods that you learned about all year in class. Practice your skills as we tackle a short-answer question on the period 1200–1450. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    16. Economic, Social, and Environmental Impacts, 1200-1450 

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 6:00


    Join us as we take another look at the period 1200–1450. It was a time of great economic, social, and environmental change, and we'll explore this era using historical themes to help strengthen your knowledge for the AP® World History exam. Check out episode 14 for another discussion on this time period. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    17. 1200-1450, Short-Answer Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 4:03


    Questions on the AP® World History exam can draw from any event within the time periods that you learned about all year in class. Practice your skills as we tackle a short-answer question on the period 1200–1450. Check out episode 15 for another short-answer question on this time period. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    18. Governance, Religious Systems, and Science, 1450-1750

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 5:22


    In the period 1450–1750, European states rose to power and became the most powerful and influential regions in the world, surpassing China and the Middle East. To help you succeed on the AP® World History exam, we'll explore this era and discuss useful connections between events. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    19. 1450-1750, Short-Answer Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 5:37


    Questions on the AP® World History exam can draw from any event within the time periods that you learned about all year in class. Practice your skills as we tackle a short-answer question on the period 1450–1750. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    20. Economic, Social, and Environmental Impacts, 1450-1750

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 5:51


    Join us as we take another look at the period 1450–1750. One of the most dramatic developments of the era was the European campaign to explore and colonize the rest of the world. We'll discuss this event and more, as we examine historical themes to help strengthen your knowledge for the AP® World History exam. Check out episode 18 for another discussion on this time period. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    21. 1450-1750, Short-Answer Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 4:42


    Questions on the AP® World History exam can draw from any event within the time periods that you learned about all year in class. Practice your skills as we tackle a short-answer question on the period 1450–1750. Check out episode 19 for another short-answer question on this time period. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    22. Governance, Culture, and Technology, 1750-1900

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 4:55


    During the period from 1750 to 1900, the world entered the modern age—a time of vast, sweeping changes. To help you succeed on the AP® World History exam, we'll explore this era and discuss useful connections between events. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    23. 1750-1900, Multiple-Choice Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 6:06


    Questions on the AP® World History exam can draw from any event within the time periods that you learned about all year in class. Practice your skills as we tackle multiple-choice questions on the period 1750–1900. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    24. Economic, Social, and Environmental Impacts, 1750-1900

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 5:47


    Join us as we take another look at the period 1750–1900, which gave rise to so many concepts and ideas that are familiar to us today, chief among them, capitalism. We'll explore economics and more key themes in this era to help strengthen your knowledge for the AP® World History exam. Check out episode 22 for another discussion on this time period. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    25. 1750-1900, Multiple-Choice Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 5:15


    Questions on the AP® World History exam can draw from any event within the time periods that you learned about all year in class. Practice your skills as we tackle multiple-choice questions on the period 1750–1900. Check out episode 23 for more multiple-choice questions on this time period. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    26. Governance and Culture, 1900-Present

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 4:56


    Questions on the AP® U.S. History exam can draw from any event within the time periods that you learned about all year in class. Practice your skills as we tackle multiple-choice questions on the period 1890–1945. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    28. Technology, Economic Systems, Social Interactions, and Environment, 1900-Present

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 4:40


    Join us as we take another look at the period 1900–present—a time when scientific advancement, technology, and innovation have been spectacular and unceasing. We'll explore key themes in this era to help strengthen your knowledge for the AP® World History exam. Check out episode 26 for another discussion on this time period. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    27. 1900-Present, Multiple-Choice Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 4:43


    Questions on the AP® World History exam can draw from any event within the time periods that you learned about all year in class. Practice your skills as we tackle multiple-choice questions on the period 1900–present. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    29. 1900-Present, Short-Answer Question 

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 4:03


    Questions on the AP® World History exam can draw from any event within the time periods that you learned about all year in class. Practice your skills as we tackle a short-answer question on the period 1900–present. Check out episode 27 for multiple-choice questions on this time period. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

    30. Wrapping Up and AP Exam Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 5:08


    Practice your skills in our last episode as we tackle multiple-choice questions on the period 1980–present. We'll also recap the important skills you'll need to succeed on the AP® U.S. History exam. Learn more about Barron's at www.barronseduc.com. AP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

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