AP World History: Modern

Course Overview

This website provides resources and information related to AP World History: Modern, covering various units and topics from c. 1200 to the present.

Unit 1: The Global Tapestry (c. 1200 - c. 1450)

This unit covers the emergence of interregional networks of communication and exchange, including the Silk Roads, the Indian Ocean, and trans-Saharan trade.

Explore the interactive map below to learn more about the Silk Roads:

Unit 2: Networks of Exchange (c. 1200 - c. 1450)

This unit explores the development of trade and cultural exchange networks, including the Mongol Empire and the growth of maritime trade in the Indian Ocean.

Watch the video below for an overview of the Mongol Empire:

Unit 3: Land-Based Empires (c. 1450 - c. 1750)

This unit examines the rise of powerful land-based empires, such as the Ottoman Empire, the Safavid Empire, and the Mughal Empire, and their impact on regional and global systems of trade and cultural exchange.

Check out the infographic below for a visual representation of the Ottoman Empire:

Ottoman Empire Infographic

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