The AP World History: Modern course covers global history from 1200 CE to the present across 9 units. It develops students' understanding of significant events, individuals, developments and processes through analysis of primary and secondary sources. The course prepares students for the AP exam which tests their knowledge and historical thinking skills.
Key highlights:
- Covers 9 chronological units from 1200 CE to present day
- Focuses on analyzing historical sources and developing critical thinking skills
- Exam includes multiple choice, short answer, and essay sections
- Emphasizes making connections across different time periods and regions
- Develops historical argumentation and evidence-based reasoning abilities
Highlight: The course and exam cover a broad time period of over 800 years of world history, requiring students to synthesize information across different eras and regions.