xvi i Introduction: The 5-Step Program
Step 4: Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High
In this step you’ll learn or review the material you need to know for the test. This review
section takes up the bulk of this book. It contains not only summaries of key events and
concepts, but also vocabulary lists and review questions. The material is organized accord-
ing to the time periods in the AP World History course. Each unit in this review section
is followed by a timeline, a list of key comparisons, and a change/continuity chart. The
chart will show you at a glance key events and issues in the major world regions. It will
also refresh your memory of changes and continuities within each region during the time
period covered by the unit.
As you review this material, it may be helpful to work with others. Find a study pal or
form a small study group, and set a time when you can get together to review.Step 5: Build Your Test-Taking Confi dence
In this step you’ll complete your preparation by testing yourself on two full-length practice
exams modeled after the actual examination. Each test is followed by a discussion of the
answers. Be aware that these practice exams are not reproduced questions from actual AP
exams, but they mirror both the material tested and the way in which it is tested.- Try the strategies provided in Chapter 4 of this book for each type of question on the
test. - For the document-based, comparative, and continuity and change over time essays, have
another student read and critique your essays. - Take the time not only to check whether or not your answers are correct, but also to read
the explanation for the correct answers. By doing this, you will review a broad body of
concepts in a shorter period of time.
Finally, at the back of this book you’ll find additional resources to aid your preparation.
These include:- Glossary of terms
- Bibliography for further reading
- List of Web sites related to the AP World History exam
The Graphics Used in This Book
To emphasize particular concepts and strategies, we use several icons throughout this book.
An icon in the margin will alert you that you should pay particular attention to the accom-
panying text. We use these three icons:The first icon points out a very important concept or fact that you should not pass over.The second icon calls your attention to a strategy that you may want to try.The third icon indicates a tip that you might find useful.KEY IDEASTRATEGYTIP