Unit I: The Global Tapestry

c.1200 to c.1450

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THEMATIC FOCUS

Governance GOV: A variety of internal and external factors contribute to state formation, expansion, and decline. Governments maintain order through a variety of administrative institutions, policies, and procedures, and governments obtain, retain, and exercise power in different ways and for different purposes.

Cultural Developments and Interactions CDI: The development of ideas, beliefs, and religions illustrates how groups in society view themselves, and the interactions of societies and their beliefs often have political, social, and cultural implications.

Economics Systems ECN: As societies develop, they affect and are affected by the ways that they produce, exchange, and consume goods and services.

Topic 1.1 - Developments in East Asia (1200-1450) | AP World History: Modern

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS

KC-3.2.I.A - Empires and states in Afro-Eurasia and the Americas demonstrated continuity, innovation, and diversity in the 13th century. This included the Song Dynasty of China, which utilized traditional methods of Confucianism and an imperial bureaucracy to maintain and justify its rule.

KC-3.1.III.D.i - Chinese cultural traditions continued, and they influenced neighboring regions.

KC-3.1.III.D.ii - Buddhism and its core beliefs continued to shape societies in Asia and included a variety of branches, schools, and practices.

KC-3.3.III.A.i - The economy of Song China became increasingly commercialized while continuing to depend on free peasant and artisanal labor.

KC-3.1.I.D - The economy of Song China flourished as a result of increased productive capacity, expanding trade networks, and innovations in agriculture and manufacturing.

To prepare for the examination, make sure you are able to do the following:

Unit 1: Learning Objective A : Explain the systems of government employed by Chinese dynasties and how they developed over time.

Unit 1: Learning Objective B : Explain the effects of Chinese cultural traditions on East Asia over time.

Unit 1: Learning Objective C : Explain the effects of innovation on the Chinese economy over time.

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THEMATIC FOCUS

Cultural Developments and Interactions CDI: The development of ideas, beliefs, and religions illustrates how groups in society view themselves, and the interactions of societies and their beliefs often have political, social, and cultural implications.

Governance GOV: A variety of internal and external factors contribute to state formation, expansion, and decline. Governments maintain order through a variety of administrative institutions, policies, and procedures, and governments obtain, retain, and exercise power in different ways and for different purposes.

Technology and Innovation TEC: Human adaptation and innovation have resulted in increased efficiency, comfort, and security, and technological advances have shaped human development and interactions with both intended and unintended consequences.

TOPIC 1.2 Developments in Dar al-Islam from c. 1200 to c. 1450

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS

KC-3.1.III.D.iii - Islam, Judaism, Christianity, and the core beliefs and practices of these religions continued to shape societies in Africa and Asia.

KC-3.2.I - As the Abbasid Caliphate fragmented, new Islamic political entities emerged, most of which were dominated by Turkic peoples. These states demonstrated continuity, innovation, and diversity

KC-3.1.III.A - Muslim rule continued to expand to many parts of Afro-Eurasia due to military expansion, and Islam subsequently expanded through the activities of merchants, missionaries, and Sufis.

KC-3.2.II.A.i - Muslim states and empires encouraged significant intellectual innovations and transfers.

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To prepare for the examination, make sure you are able to do the following:

Unit 1: Learning Objective D: Explain how systems of belief and their practices affected society in the period from c. 1200 to c. 1450 .

Unit 1: Learning Objective E: Explain the causes and effects of the rise of Islamic states over time.

Unit 1: Learning Objective F: Explain the effects of intellectual innovation in Dar al-Islam.

THEMATIC FOCUS

Cultural Developments and Interactions CDI: The development of ideas, beliefs, and religions illustrates how groups in society view themselves, and the interactions of societies and their beliefs often have political, social, and cultural implications.

Governance GOV A: variety of internal and external factors contribute to state formation, expansion, and decline. Governments maintain order through a variety of administrative institutions, policies, and procedures, and governments obtain, retain, and exercise power in different ways and for different purposes.

TOPIC 1.3 Developments in South and Southeast Asia from c. 1200 to c. 1450

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS

KC-3.1.III.D.iv - Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism, and their core beliefs and practices, continued to shape societies in South and Southeast Asia.

KC-3.2.I.B.i - State formation and development demonstrated continuity, innovation, and diversity, including the new Hindu and Buddhist states that emerged in South and Southeast Asia.

To prepare for the examination, make sure you are able to do the following:

Unit 1: Learning Objective G : Explain how the various belief systems and practices of South and Southeast Asia affected society over time.

Unit 1: Learning Objective H : Explain how and why various states of South and Southeast Asia developed and maintained power over time.

THEMATIC FOCUS

Governance GOV: A variety of internal and external factors contribute to state formation, expansion, and decline. Governments maintain order through a variety of administrative institutions, policies, and procedures, and governments obtain, retain, and exercise power in different ways and for different purposes.

TOPIC 1.4 State Building in the Americas

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS

KC-3.2.I.D.i - In the Americas, as in Afro-Eurasia, state systems demonstrated continuity, innovation, and diversity, and expanded in scope and reach.

To prepare for the examination, make sure you are able to do the following:

Unit 1: Learning Objective I: Explain how and why states in the Americas developed and changed over time.

THEMATIC FOCUS

Governance GOV: A variety of internal and external factors contribute to state formation, expansion, and decline. Governments maintain order through a variety of administrative institutions, policies, and procedures, and governments obtain, retain, and exercise power in different ways and for different purposes.

TOPIC 1.5 State Building in Africa

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS

KC-3.2.I.D.ii - In Africa, as in Eurasia and the Americas, state systems demonstrated continuity, innovation, and diversity and expanded in scope and reach.

Same video as in 1.4 - keeping it uniform

To prepare for the examination, make sure you are able to do the following:

Unit 1: Learning Objective J: Explain how and why states in Africa developed and changed over time.

THEMATIC FOCUS

Cultural Developments and Interactions CDI: The development of ideas, beliefs, and religions illustrates how groups in society view themselves, and the interactions of societies and their beliefs often have political, social, and cultural implications.

Governance GOV: A variety of internal and external factors contribute to state formation, expansion, and decline. Governments maintain order through a variety of administrative institutions, policies, and procedures, and governments obtain, retain, and exercise power in different ways and for different purposes.

Social Interactions and Organization SIO: The process by which societies group their members and the norms that govern the interactions between these groups and between individuals influence political, economic, and cultural institutions and organization.

TOPIC 1.6 Developments in Europe from c. 1200 to c. 1450

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS

KC-3.1.III.D.v - Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and the core beliefs and practices of these religions continued to shape societies in Europe.

KC-3.2.I.B.ii - Europe was politically fragmented and characterized by decentralized monarchies, feudalism, and the manorial system.

KC-3.3.III.C - Europe was largely an agricultural society dependent on free and coerced labor, including serfdom.

To prepare for the examination, make sure you are able to do the following:

Unit 1: Learning Objective K: Explain how the beliefs and practices of the predominant religions in Europe affected European society.

Unit 1: Learning Objective L: Explain the causes and consequences of political decentralization in Europe from c. 1200 to c. 1450.

Unit 1: Learning Objective M: Explain the effects of agriculture on social organization in Europe from c. 1200 to c. 1450.

THEMATIC FOCUS

The final topic in this unit focuses on the skill of argumentation and so provides an opportunity for your students to draw upon the key concepts and historical developments they have studied in this unit. Using evidence relevant to this unit’s key concepts, students should practice the suggested skill for this topic.

TOPIC 1.7 Comparison in the Period from c. 1200 to c. 1450

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS

KC-3.2 - State formation and development demonstrated continuity, innovation, and diversity in various regions.

KC-3.2.I - As the Abbasid Caliphate fragmented, new Islamic political entities emerged, most of which were dominated by Turkic peoples. These states demonstrated continuity, innovation, and diversity
KC-3.2.I.A - Empires and states in Afro-Eurasia and the Americas demonstrated continuity, innovation, and diversity in the 13th century. This included the Song Dynasty of China, which utilized traditional methods of Confucianism and an imperial bureaucracy to maintain and justify its rule.
KC-3.2.I.B.i - State formation and development demonstrated continuity, innovation, and diversity, including the new Hindu and Buddhist states that emerged in South and Southeast Asia.
KC-3.2.I.D.i - In the Americas, as in Afro-Eurasia, state systems demonstrated continuity, innovation, and diversity, and expanded in scope and reach.
KC-3.2.I.D.ii - In Africa, as in Eurasia and the Americas, state systems demonstrated continuity, innovation, and diversity, and expanded in scope and reach.

To prepare for the examination, make sure you are able to do the following:

Unit 1: Learning Objective N: Explain the similarities and differences in the processes of state formation from c. 1200 to c. 1450.