Welcome to Mr. Tredinnick's AP World History Class
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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.
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Week 28 - Descent of Asian Empires and Push towards World WarMonday: 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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Week 26 - Revolutions of 18th - 19th Century Europe
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
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 |
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Week 25 - Muslim Empires and ReviewMonday: 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
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Week 24 - Triangle TradeMonday: 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
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Week 23 - Colonization and AbsolutismMonday: 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
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Week 22 - Commercial and Religious TurmoilMonday: 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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Week 21 - The Origins of State BuildingMonday: 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) |
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Week 20 - Pre-Columbian Empires of Mesoamerica and European Exploration
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 |
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Week 19 - Start of Semester 2
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 |
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Week 18 - Finals WeekMonday: 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
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 |
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Week 16 - Test Review/Begin AfricaMonday: 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
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Winter Break - See ya in a couple weeks!
Week 15 - Central American Empires
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
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 |
Week 7 - Early Middle AgesMonday: 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 AgesMonday: 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
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 AsiaMonday: 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 AgesMonday: 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 AsiaMonday: 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 
Week 12 - Asian Empires of the Late Middle AgesMonday: 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 
Week 14 - Unit III Test - The Middle Ages
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
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Unit II Primary Sources
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Unit I: Ancient and Classical Empires
Unit I Course ScheduleWeek 1 Welcome to Class/Mesopotamian EmpiresMonday: 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 EmpireMonday: 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 RepublicMonday: 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
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
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Unit I Primary Sources
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AP World History Additional Resources
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AP World History Forum
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Fordham University History Sourcebook
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Crash Course: World History
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