Summer Assignment
AP World History
2014-2015
Instructor:
Mrs. Kristin Rogers
Student Name: _______________________________________
Due the second week of class.
August 29, 2014
www.mrsrogershistoryclass.weebly.com
As an APWH student, you are held to a higher expectation than the average student of history. Despite the fact
that you are in the 10th grade, AP World History is a college level course; you will be given college level work.
As part of the college level curriculum and expectation, there is the opportunity to earn college credit; however,
this can only be achieved if you are willing to put forth college level effort. As an introduction to this course, it
is required that you complete this summer assignment in an effort to become more familiar with the areas of
history that are covered. Your entire packet is due by the end of your second week.
Part I: Geographical Coverage
Students need basic geographical knowledge in order to understand world history. The two maps that follow
give students a starting point for identifying regions and their locations relative to other regions and landforms.
Geospatial awareness is fundamental knowledge for students to build an understanding of cross-cultural
contacts, trade routes, migrations, etc., which constitute the key concepts in the AP World History course.
Materials: Internet, maps provided, colored pencils
Directions: Please input the following information on the two maps provided.
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Map #1: AP World History – World Regions, a big picture view.
o Label the following features on the map and color in the geographical borders:
 The Americas
 Europe
 Africa
 Asia
 Oceania
 Atlantic Ocean
 Pacific Ocean
 Indian Ocean
 Arctic Ocean
Map #2: AP World History – World Regions, a closer look
o This map identifies the various sub-regions within the five major geographical regions. These
regions will be used repeatedly during the AP World History course and students are expected to
learn them.
o Label the following sub-regions on the map and color in the geographical borders.
 Central Asia
 East Asia
 South Asia
 Southeast Asia
 Middle East
 North Africa
 West Africa
 Central Africa
 East Africa
 Southern Africa
 Sub-Saharan Africa (this will overlap)
 North America
 Latin America (will overlap)
 Caribbean
 South America
Map #1: AP World History World Regions – a Big Picture View
Map #2: AP World History World Regions – A Closer Look
Part II: Vocabulary
Understanding vocabulary is an important component of the study of world history. In order to gain a greater
understanding of the subject, there are certain vocabulary words that students must know. These words will
recur throughtout the course. Please follow the directions below:
1. Visit Dictionary and Thesaurus – Merriam-Webster Online: http://www.merriam-webster.com/
2. Complete the attached chart with the following information:
a. Definition of the word.
b. Student-created sentence.
c. Visual Cue
i. Create a picture which represents the word.
Vocabulary:
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democracy
oligarchy
autocracy
capitalism
mercantilism
socialism
communism
nationalism
civilization
theocracy
hierarchical
agrarian
patrilineal
matrilineal
ascetic
Word
Democracy
Oligarchy
Autocracy
Capitalism
Definition
Sentence
Visual Cue
Word
Mercantilism
Socialism
Commusism
Nationalism
Theocracy
Hierarchichal
Definition
Sentence
Visual Cue
Word
Agrarian
Patrilineal
Matrilineal
Ascetic
Civilization
Definition
Sentence
Visual Cue
Part III: Summer Reading Assignment
A History of the World in Six Glasses by Tom Standage
Directions: You will be required to read the book, “A History of the World in Six Glasses” by Tom Standage. It
is recommended that you purchase this book so you can highlight and take notes as necessary. There are many
places where you can find a copy of the book that are reasonably priced, like amazon.com. Once you have
completed your reading you will need to answer the discussion questions. Each question should be answered
with a minimum of 200 words. Also, make sure to use complete sentences.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Does the structure of the book work as a way of thinking about the history of the world?
2. What global processes does the reader learn about as they learn about these different beverages?
3. What does one learn about class and social structure (and religion) in studying beverages (and/or food)?
4. How do these new drinks become accepted in part through their supposed medicinal value?
5. One criticism of this book is that the author focuses too much on Europe and not on other parts of the world.
Do you agree or disagree with this criticism? Which parts of the world do not receive much attention in
this book?
6. According to Standage, what is the next drink that will define society? Explain why.