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Welcome to Mr. Tredinnick's AP World History Class

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AP World History Syllabus 2012-2013
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AP World History is an intensive study of Human history from the dawn of civilization, up until the modern age. Advanced Placement classes are the equivalent of a freshmen or sophomore level university class, and are designed to challenge the students  with complex concepts and strenuous workloads. Upon completion of the course students will be given the chance to take the AP Test, which if they pass will qualify them for college credit. The first half of the year we will focus on the social/political/intellectual history of the World from the very beginnings of Human history up until the beginnings of the Renaissance. The second half of the year will focus on the development of the world from a factionalized and broken set of regional and individual powers, to the interconnected and co-dependent globalized World that we live in today.

Week 28 - Descent of Asian Empires and Push towards World War

Monday: The state of the Asiatic Empires
Tuesday: No Class "A" Day
Wednesday: Europe in a state of Turmoil         
               HW: Review
Thursday: No Class "A" Day
Friday: Unit Test
         Notes - NIMS
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NIMS Notes
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Week 26 - Revolutions of 18th - 19th Century Europe

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Monday: No Class "A" Day
Tuesday: French Revolution and Napoleon
    HW: Read and Sumamrize Declaration of Rights of Man
Wednesday: No Class "A" Day
Thursday: Post-Napoleonic Europe and the Industrial Revolution
Friday: No Class "A" Day

Week 27 - Europe's influence on Asia, Africa, and Latin America 

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Monday: Europe and their Impact on Asia and the Pacific Islands
            HW: 562-589
Tuesday: No Class "A" Day
Wednesday: Europe and their Impact on Africa, Latin America and the Process of State Formation
            HW: Chapters 26 & 27
            HW: Forum 4
Thursday: No School - Spring Break
Friday: No School - Spring Break

Age of Revolution - French Revolution
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Age of Revolution - Industrial Revolution
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Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen
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The Europeanization of Asia and Africa
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Latin American in the Industrial Era
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Week 25 - Muslim Empires and Review

Monday: The Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals
Tuesday: No Class "A" Day
Wednesday: Review Assignment
           HW: Review Assignment due Friday
Thursday: No Class "A" Day
Friday: Unit Test V - Global Interactions
Unit V Test
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The Muslim Empires
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Unit V Review Assignment
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Week 24 - Triangle Trade

Monday: No Class "A" Day
Tuesday: No School - Snow Day
Wednesday: No Class "A" Day
Thursday: The Atlantic Triangle
          - In Class Document Discussion
          - Amistad Clip
Friday: No Class  "A" Day
The Atlantic Triangle
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Primary Documents - The Slave Trade
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Week 23 - Colonization and Absolutism

Monday: Colonization of the Americas
Tuesday: No Class "A" Day
Wednesday: Absolutist Monarchs
HW: 435-450 (Reading Quiz Friday)
Thursday: No Class "A" Day
Friday: The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment
Colonization of the Americas
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Age of Absolutism
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Scientific Revolution
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Enlightenment
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Week 22 - Commercial and Religious Turmoil

Monday: No School - President's Day
Tuesday: Finish Elizabeth
Wednesday: No Class "A" Day
Thursday: Commercial Revolution and the Wars of Religion
Friday: No Class "A" Day
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The Massacre of St. Bartholomew's Day
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Wars of Religion
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Week 21 - The Origins of State Building

Monday: The Renaissance and the Birth of Modern Europe
Tuesday: No Class "A" Day
Wednesday: New Monarchs and the Commercial Revolution
Thursday: No Class "A" Day
Friday: Elizabeth: The Golden Age
         In Class Activity: While watching the Movie explain how Elizabeth treats the following people
         - Lord Chancellor                     - Other Monarchs
         - Nobles                                     - Ladies in Waiting
         - Reps of other countries
         HW: pgs 355-366 (Reading Quiz on Tuesday) 
Renaissance and Reformation
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New Monarchs and the Commercial Revolution
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Week 20 - Pre-Columbian Empires of Mesoamerica and European Exploration

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Monday: No Class "A" Day
Tuesday: Pre-Columbian Empires of Mesoamerica
                 In-Class Discussion - Guns, Germs, Steel reading
                HW: Forum Post 3
                        Part 1 - Due Thurs
                        Part 2 - Due Monday
Wednesday: No Class "A" Day
Thursday: First Contact and European Exploration
                 HW: Read the Aztec account of Cortes and Montezuma meeting each other and come up with a list of 4 similarities or differences betweeen the two documents. Then compare both document's to the textbook's description (pages 412-415) and write a paragraph explanation of which one best coresponds with the textbook's explanation.
Friday: No Class "A" Day

Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican Empires
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Hernan Cortes letter from Mexico
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Aztec Account of Cortes
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Week 19 - Start of Semester 2

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Monday: No Class - New Student Orientation
Tuesday: No Class - New Student Orientation
Wednesday: No Class - New Student Orientation
Thursday: No Class "B" Day
Friday: Andean Empires of South America 
         HW: Guns, Germs, and Steel 354-375
                Class Discussion Tuesday on Materials

Pre-Columbian Empires of South America
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Week 18 - Finals Week

Monday: No School - MLK Day
Tuesday: Final During regular time
Wednesday: No Class - Finals
Thursday: No Class - Finals
Friday: No School - Teacher Work Day
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Week 17 - Sub-Saharan Africa

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Monday: Reading Quiz
                Go Over Multiple Choice Questions of Exam
                HW: Ibn Batuta reading (Who?What? When? Where? Why?)
Tuesday: No Class "A" Day
Wednesday: Central Sudanic States
                        Islamic States of West Africa
                        Forest States of West Africa
Thursday: No Class "A" Day 
Friday: States of Central and Southern Africa

Travels of Ibn Batuta
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Islamic States of West Africa
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Central Sudanic and Forest States of West Africa
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Week 16 - Test Review/Begin Africa

Monday: No Class "A" Day
Tuesday: Go over Middle Ages Test
Wednesday: No Class "A" Day
Thursday: Islamic and Christian States of North Africa
               HW: 176-185 Reading quiz Monday
Friday: No Class "A" Day
Islamic and Christian States of North Africa
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Winter Break - See ya in a couple weeks!

Week 15 - Central American Empires

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Monday: Mr T Out
        In-Class Assignment 234-255
            Read pages and take notes 
            HW: Reading quiz on Friday
Tuesday: No Class "A" Day
Wednesday:234-255 Reading Quize
        Movie - Dawn of the Maya
Thursday: No Class "A" Day
Friday: No School - Winter Break 

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Helpful Internet Resource

Fordham University Internet Medieval Sourcebook

Week 7 - Early Middle Ages

Monday: The Rise of the Islamic Religion
            Reminder: Take-Home Tests Due Today
            HW: Bring course fee Wednesday
Tuesday: No Class A Day
Wednesday: The Byzantine Empire
            HW: Test Corrections due Friday
            HW: Compare and contrast Byzantine (pg198) and Muslim (136) reasons for expansion.
        - 2 Similarities
        - 2 Differences 
                +Does not need to be essay format just full sentence 
                + Due Friday
Thursday: No Class A Day
Friday: The Spread of Islam

Week 9 - Political Structures in the Middle Ages

Monday: Empires of the Early Middle Ages- The Franks and the Vikings
        In-Class Activity: Reading quiz on weekend reading
        HW: Ibn Fadlan Reading
            Questions:     1. How does Ibn Fadlan view the Viking burial?
                                   2. How do the Vikings view their burial practices vs the Muslims?
                                   3. What role does ceremony have in the burial process? 
Tuesday: No Class "A" Day
Wednesday: Empires of the Middle Ages- The English 
                        In-Class Discussion - Ibn Fadlan Reading
                        Notes - The English
                        Interpreting a primary document - The Bayeux Tapestry
                        Interpreting a primary document - The Magna Carta
                            For the following articles find the significance of what it establishes.
                            1, 17, 18, 21, 35, 38, 39, 41, 45, 54, 60, 63
Thursday: No Class "A" Day
Friday: Empires of the Middle Ages- The Holy Roman Empire and the Crusades
            HW: pgs 220-232 Reading quiz Tues 

Week 11 - Asia in the Middle Ages

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Monday: Japan and Korea during the Middle Ages
    HW: Compare Japanese Feudalistic system to China's or Europe's Venn Diagram
                (5 Differences in Japanese, 5 Similarities, 5 differences in Europe/China=15 total)
Tuesday: No Class "A" Day
Wednesday: No School - Thanksgiving Break
Thursday: No School - Thanksgiving Break
Friday: No School - Thanksgiving Break 

Week 13 - Finish Medieval Asia

Monday: Finish Movie and Discuss
                Notes - The Khanates
                Paper Writing 101 - Reviewing the Thesis
                HW: Rewrite thesis using starting words "Although", "Because", or "Even though"
                HW: Intro paragraph to Paper
Tuesday: No Class "A" Day
Wednesday: Ming China
                    Paper Writing 101 - The Into Paragraph
                    Begin Review - Make Your Own Study Guide
Thursday: No Class "A" Day
Friday: Continue Review
        HW: Outline due Dec 11 (Final Copy Due Dec 19)
        HW: Test Tues Dec 11

Week 8 - Europe and the Dark Ages

Monday: No Class "A" Day
Tuesday: European Culture during the Middle Ages
        In-Class Activity
            For each document do the following
                + Summarize the document in 2-3 sentences in your own words
                + Explain what each document reveals about European society during the Middle Ages.
            Needs to be finished by Thursday (Will be discussed In-Class)
Wednesday: No Class "A" Day
Thursday: Post-Classical Europe: Societal Structure
            HW: Textbook pgs 213-220
                       Reading comprehension quiz Monday
Friday: No Class "A" Day

Week 10 - High Middle Ages in Europe/Early Middle Ages Asia

Monday: No Class "A" Day 
Tuesday: High Middle Ages in Europe
        Quiz - 220-232 reading quiz
        Cultural Contributions of High Middle Ages
        Notes - Europe in Crisis
Wednesday: No Class "B" Day
Thursday: China and the Middle Ages
                Notes - Sui through Yuan Dynasties
                HW - For the three documents (Taizong, Wuzong, and Polo) write a one paragraph explanation for each emperor's views on the role/form of Government, and their views of religion. (3 Paragraphs total)
                        Due Monday 
Friday: No Class "A" Day
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Week 12 - Asian Empires of the Late Middle Ages

Monday: No Class "A" Day
Tuesday: Empires of Southeast Asia
    HW: pgs 302-310
            Reading Quiz Thurs
Wednesday: No Class "A" Day
Thursday: The Mongols
        HW: Free response Essay Due Dec. 13
Friday: No Class "A" Day
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Week 14 - Unit III Test - The Middle Ages

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Monday: No Class "A" Day
Tuesday: Test Parts 1&2 
        Multiple Choice and DBQ
        HW: On a notecard you can write an outline and information to help you on the test Thursday
Wednesday: No Class "A" Day
Thursday: Test Parts 3&4
Friday: No Class "A" Day

Unit II Notes

Cultures Collide - The Crusades
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Cultural Contributions of High Middle Ages
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Empires of Asia - Ming China
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Empires of Asia - The Mongols
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Empires of Southeast Asia
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Early Middle Ages - The Franks
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Early Middle Ages - The Vikings
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Medieval Kingdoms - English
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Medieval Empires - Holy Roman Empire
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Middle Ages Asia - Chinese Dynasties
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Middle Ages Asia - Japan
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Middle Ages Asia - Korea
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Middle Ages: The Byzantine Empire
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Middle Ages: Origins of Islam
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Post-Classical Europe: Societal Structure
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The High Middle Ages - Europe in Crisis
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Unit II Primary Sources

Additional Reading - The Inquisition
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Allocation of Serfs to Crafts
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Canterbury Tales
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Description of Manor House at Chingford
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Emperor Taizong on Effective Government
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Emperor Wuzong - Edict on the Suppression of Buddhism
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European Population Chart
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Ibn Fadlan - Account of a Viking Burial
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Laws for Land Property
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License to Venice to Trade with Saracens
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Marco Polo - The 12 Barons of the Great Kahn
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Map - Europe and the Crusades
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The Bayeux Tapestry
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The Magna Carta
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Valentian I - Decree on Papal Power (445 C.E.)
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Unit I: Ancient and Classical Empires

Unit I Course Schedule 

Week 1 Welcome to Class/Mesopotamian Empires

Monday: Hand out Syllabus, and go over course outline and expectations.
    HW: Forum One - Basis of Civilization
    HW: Reading - Textbook pages 8-18
Wednesday: Class Discussion - Forum Topic and HW Reading
                     Notes - First Civilizations and Empires in Mesopotamia
    HW: Reading - Textboom pages 18-20 (Tigris-Eurphrates Civilizations to Egyptian Civilizations)
    HW: Primary Source - The Code of Hammurabi
            Browse the code of Hammurabi and generally summarize the type of justice system present in Ancient Babylon. What does the code reflect of the Babylonian's view of crime, family life, and social structure? Answer questions in notebook and be prepared to discuss on Friday.
Friday: Class Discussion - Code of Hammurabi
            Notes - The Egyptian Civilization: Pre-History to Ptolomic Era
    HW: Reading - Textbook pages 22-28
                Write down three main ideas from reading in notebook
Week 3: Classical Ages: Greek and Hellenistic Empires
Monday: TEST I: Ancient Civilizations (30 Questions Multiple Choice)
Notes - Foundations of Greek Civilization
HW: Reading - 76-81 take notes in notebook
Tuesday: No Class "A" Day
Wednesday: Classical Greek Civilization - The Golden Age: Political and Military Heritage
HW: Reading - 87-95 and Take Notes(Just the Greek Stuff)
    Be prepared to Discuss in Class
HW: Forum 2 - Classical Greek Empires
Thursday: No Class "A" Day
Friday: The Intellectual Heritage of Classical Greece/ Alexander the Great and Hellenistic Greece

Week 5 - The Roman Empire

Monday: Pax Romana
    HW: Change over time take home test - How did Roman develop Culturally, and Politically over the course of the Roman Republic and Empire Eras?
Tuesday: No Class B Day 
Wednesday: No School - Teacher Work Day
Thursday: No Class B Day
Friday: Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
    HW: Paper due Tuesday
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Week 2 Southeast Asian Empires
Monday - No Class A Day
Tuesday - Early Civilizations of Eastern Asia
                 How to write a History paper
        HW: Test I - Ancient Empires next Monday (30 Questions Multiple Choice)
        HW: Reading - Textbook pages 22-26, 38-73
            + (38-73 optional but highly recommended to skim, use pages to help in writing essay)
        HW: Paper - Compare and Contrast Essay - Choose one of the Empires (China or India) and compare them to one of the empires discussed last week. Focus on similarities and differences in political structure, social structure, and technological advancements. Paper should be 4 paragraph essay (SS, 1 Page Max)
UPDATE: LOOK BELOW FOR WRITING GUIDE FOR TIPS ON WRITING ESSAY AND THESIS STATEMENT. 
Wednesday - No Class A Day
Thursday - No Class (At Camp Ihduhapi)
Friday - No Class (At Camp Ihduhapi)

Week 4 - The Roman Republic

Monday: No Class A Day
Tuesday: Hand back and Review Papers
    In Class Activity and Notes - Building the Republic
Wednesday: No Class A Day
Thursday: The Development of the Republic and the push to Empire
    HW: Read the description of the assassination of Caesar and answer to following questions. 
        - What types of signs foretell the death of Caesar?
            +Why do you think Caesar ignored the warnings?
        - How does Suetonius protray the death of Caesar and the events following his actual death. How was Caesar's death in contrast to his life?  
Friday: No Class A Day

Week 6 - Classical Empires of Southeast Asia

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Monday: No Class A Day
Tuesday: Maurya and Gupta Empires
    HW: Unit II Test - Classical Empires
            Take Home Test Instructions - Print off the test and take it as a normal style examination. It is ok to use your notes and textbook, but I ask that you somehow designate the questions you used notes for (circle in red or something), they will not be counted against you, I just need to see the questions that gave you problems.
Wednesday: No Class A Day
Thursday: No School MEA
Friday: No School MEA

Unit I Notes

Ancient Empires: China (Notes)
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Ancient Empires: Egypt (Notes)
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Ancient Empires: India (Notes)
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Ancient Empires: Mesopotamia (Notes)
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Classical Empires: India
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Classical Greece: Alexander and the Hellenistic Empire
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Classical Greece: High Culture
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Classical Greece: Origins
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Classical Greece: Political and Military Heritage
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Religious Origins: Judaism
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Roman Empire: Decline and Fall
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Roman Empire: Pax Romana
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Roman Republic: The Foundation
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Roman Republic: Wars of the Republic
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Unit I Primary Sources

Assassination of Julius Caesar
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Epic of Gilgamesh
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Hammurabi's Code of Laws
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Importance of Water Primary Documents
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Ragnarok
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The Ten Commandments
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AP World History Additional Resources

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Writing Guide
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