AP World History 2nd period
Unit 1
Period 1: Technological and Environmental Transformations to 600 B.C. E.
Period 2: Organization and Reorganization of Human Societies c. 600 B.C.E. to c. 600 C.E.
Pacing Calendar
* Subject to Change *
1. In order to participate successfully in class, it is imperative that good notes are taken for each
chapter, other readings, and VGT (vocabulary, geography and thesis). Remember, you can use
notes on timed HW Quiz only.
2. For each chapter we will investigate AP World History Themes, Primary Sources, DBQs, CCOT,
and/or Compare/Contrast.
3. There will be a timed test on each chapter or combined chapters which reflect 1 and 2 above.
4. Some weeks you might have two chapters plus other readings and/or assignments. Look ahead
and plan accordingly.
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Week/Dates
Chapter
1
1
9/7-9/11
From the Origins
of Agriculture to
the First RiverValley Civilization
Pre-Assessment and
collect Summer
Assignment
The Plow and the Now
(from Economist)
reading Due 9/14
Discuss
Compare/Contrast
Thesis 9/10
Ch. 1 notes, VGT and
signed syllabus Due
9/14
Practice Chapter 1 Test
9/14
Chapter 1 Big Picture
Discuss The Law Code
of Hammurabi 9/14
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2
9/14-9/18
New Civilizations
in the Eastern and
Western
Hemisphere, 2200250 B.C.E.
Ch. 2 notes, VGT and
Diversity + Dominance
analysis Due 9/16
Ch. 2 Test 9/18
Analyze Ch.2 AP essay
prompts 9/18
Learning Objectives/Topics
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Early humans and the environment
Hunter-gather and food-producing economies.
Earliest civilizations
Impact of new technologies
River valley civilizations
AP requirements
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China, Nubia, Mesoamerica, and Central America
Roles of bronze, horses, and chariots
Interdependence
Confucianism
Daoism
Concept of civilization
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9/21-9/25
The
Mediterranean and
Middle East, 2000500 B.C.E
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Environment, technological, political, and cultural
factors for Mediterranean and Middle East societies
Assyrian and Carthaginian empires
Role of immigration
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9/28-10/2
Greece and Iran,
1000-30 B.C.E
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Historical development of Persian Empire
Religious and political justification for kingship
Archaic and classical Greek civilizations
Struggle between Persia and Greece
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Rise and Fall of the Roman and Han Empires
Development of Christianity
Institution of emperorship
Concept of empire
Complex society of ancient India
Development and distinctive features of Indian
religion and influence Mauryan and Gupta Empires
Location, participants, and goods of the Silk Road,
the Indian Ocean, and the trans-Saharan trade routes
Relationship between environment, transportation
technology, and trade
Spread of ideas
Ch. 3 VGT and notes
Due 9/22
Analysis of Book of the
Dead Due 9/22
Ch. 3 Test 9/24
Analyze Ch. 3 AP essay
prompts 9/24
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Ch. 4 VGT and notes
Due 9/28
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Ch. 4 Test 9/230
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Analyze Ch. 4 AP essay
prompts 9/30
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Pericles’ Funeral
Oration analysis due
9/30
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Ch. 5 VGT and notes
Due 10/2
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5/6
10/5-10/9
An Age of
Empires: Rome
and Han China,
753 B.C.E.-600
C.E. & India and
Southeast Asia,
1500 B.C.E.-600
C. E.
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Aristides’ The
Roman Oration and
The Writings of
Master Han Fei
analysis due 10/2
● Ch. 5 Test 10/6
● Analyze Ch. 5 AP
essay prompts 10/6
Ch. 6 VGT and notes
due 10/8
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10/13-10/16
Networks of
Communication
and Exchange, 300
B.C.E-600 C.E.
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Ashoka’s The Edict
Rocks analysis due
10/8
Ch. 6 Test 10/13
Analyze Ch. 6 AP
essay prompts
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10/13
Ch. 7 VGT, notes, and
Diversity + Dominance
analysis due Thurs
10/15
Ch. 7 Test 10/19
Analyze Ch. 7 AP essay
prompts 10/19
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Review Unit 1
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Unit 1 Exam
● Multiple Choice Exam
● Compare and Contrast Essay
10/19-10/23
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Practice, timed, in-class
comparative essay
10/21
Evaluate practice
comparative essay
10/23
Review for Unit 1
multiple choice exam
10/23
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10/26-10/30
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Unit 1 (Chapters 1-7) 35
Multiple Choice
Questions Timed Exam
10/27
Unit 1 Comparative
Essay Exam 10/27