AP World History UNIT 1 REVIEW (1200-1450)

AP HEIMLER REVIEW GUIDE (formerly known as the Ultimate Review Packet):

Tiktok: @steveheimler
Instagram: @heimlers_history

In this video Heimler reviews Unit 1 of the AP World History curriculum by comparing different states from around the world: how they built themselves up and how they controlled their land/people.

We look at the Song Dynasty, the Abbasid Caliphate, the Kingdom of Mali, the Delhi Sultanate, the Aztecs, the Incas, and more.

Additionally we consider the spread of world religions during this period, religions like Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam.

And finally we take a look at the enduring but waning importance of nomadic people as conduits for the exchange of culture among the major states.

If you have any questions, let me know in the comments below and I'll answer.

[eileenz]

who's cramming last minute cause they didn't do shit in the past month and a half 😳

[sammiw]

I have never felt anything as therapeutic as complaining about the ap world test with other students all across the country

[Starnoch]

Don't worry, since you're here it means we're all in the Class of 2024 hitting that AP World Grind Set, good luck on the AP tests
edit: 2025
edit:2026
edit: 2027
edit: 2028

[alyssaburdick]

I highly regret taking this class but thank you this helps

[Chloe-zqyz]

For everyone reading this studying for their ap world test, remember YOU ARE GONNA PASS. Say it. If you do then you will manifest it

[haddalee]

Isn’t it so weird how people all over America are all equally feelings the pain that is this AP world history trash

[karlbunge]

I hope you all realize that as a whole, we as the class of 2022 are getting screwed over in regards to our AP world experience. We literally have ONE textbook that we can fully use and that is adapted to this “revitalization of a course”. Also, the college board is experimenting with us as to what to include in their future classes as far as material and other content regarding information. Don’t worry though, the cool bald dude with a beard and crash course world history are great sources. Also, watch a lot of documentaries, it’s really beneficial in the long run.

[승희-wb]

1:41 - Song dynasty
2:27 - Song dynasty cultural advances
3:03 - Abbasid Caliphate(Islam/Muslim)
*Song dynasty is flourishing, Abbasid Caliphate is dying.*
4:02 - South Asia (Vijayanagara empire and the Chola kingdom)
4:11 - Africa (Mali/Ghana)
4:30 - Americas (Aztecs in Mesa-America)
4:49 - Incas in the Andean region
4:58 - Europeans
5:17 - RELIGION - Islam, Confucianism, Hinduism/Buddhism, Roman Catholics, Christianity
6:20 - Conversions
7:30 - Technological exchanges
8:07 - Nomadic people

[ineslime]

all of the high school sophomores in the comments (including myself) either a) have a bad ap world history teacher or b) are shit at studying
i’m kind of both so hey!!! good luck!!!

[bubbleandmatcha]

here are my notes if anyone needs them

AP World History UNIT 1 REVIEW (1200-1450)

Song dynasty
China golden age

Song dynasty cultural advances
Improve in Grand Canal
Gunpowder
Champa Rice
Confusicam
Civil service examination

Abbasid Caliphate(Islam/Muslim)
Fractured by invaders
New muslim states arised like Delhi Sulatanate (treid to covernt to Islam)
Mamluk, Egyptian state enslaved these folks who were not Muslims and forced them to serve in the military but during a period of unrest they overthrew their government and made Mamluk Sultanate

Song dynasty is flourishing, Abbasid Caliphate is dying.

South Asia (Vijayanagara empire and the Chola kingdom)
built their states and expanded their influence by means of trade

Africa (Mali/Ghana)
centralizing power to a much greater extent than their predecessors
the result of this is that they a tremendous amount of wealth as exemplified by their ruler Mansa Musa


Americas (Aztecs in Mesa-America)
the Aztecs built a huge empire by ruling remotely
tribute system and the tribute system is just a payment that conquer people pay goods or services enforce through military

Incas in the Andean region
Mita system, forced their people into public service

Europeans
Feudalism, structuring society with rigid class layers you had Kings on the top then Nobles then nights and then peasants and serfs last of all
Loss lots of power to the rise of a more powerful centralized monarch

RELIGION
Islam
create a system of shared beliefs and language which is to say Arabic which was able to unite the regions throughout afro-eurasia


Confucianism
Song China the dynastic rulers used the principles of Confucianism to justify its rule over the people and all the bureaucratic workers for confusion because they had to pass a civil service examination which was thoroughly Confucian

Hinduism/Buddhism
Hinduism's teaching of the caste system


Roman Catholics
during this time individual European states were relatively weak but the Catholic Church provided a way of organizing society apart from the state however
during this period some powerful political States emerged in France and the Holy Roman Empire and this introduced a struggle for power between the church and States


Conversions
Sent missionaries
Converted huge amounts
Wicked ideigious religions
Converted through military force
Merchants also carry cultrary structures

Technological
Champa rice introduced to China from Vietnam
Paper money from China to West
House Of Wisdom establish in Baghdad during Abbasid

Nomadic People
Pastoral people who ruled over huge Empire
Provide political stability and increase trade in silk road and cross cultural
Huge role in transfer of technology
Their included started to diminish because of merchants

[xanman]

To the one person who clicked the thumbs down... that's not the download button.
Keep up the great work Steve.

[troostan]

It really is incredible seeing all us sophomores coming together in our combined struggle with the AP World History program. Bald dude with a beard is here tho so it's all good!

[lindsaymendes]

notes for me:

political communities grow
gunpowder invented

compare state building
^grow by trade
^centralizing power gaining wealth
^tribute system
^religion
^^hinduism and buddism
^^caste system
^^conversion by military invasion

technology
^paper
^champa rice


mongols
nomatic peoples

define feudalism
define Confucianism




more food more babies

[heartcomedy]

2020 Ap exam anyone. Weirdest year for students in history.

[weekendsonlyy]

who else is here cause your locked in your house and you still have to take the AP test in may :(

[earlgreymilktae]

My advice for current/future AP world students (from someone who got a 5)…

Do the reading. And take good notes. What are good notes? Well, whatever helps you study. I recommend experimenting with a few notetaking styles (cornell, paragraphs, charts, combination of different things) and seeing which one works for you.

When reviewing the content, do “active recall.” Have someone test you by asking you questions about the chapter, or make a list of the topics and don’t look at your notes. See what you can actually remember off the top of your head. (This is opposed to passive recall, where you just reread what you wrote and tell yourself “pftt yeah i got this.” Ofc Heimler’s videos are also great for reviewing! (REVIEWING, not necessarily learning the material).

Try to avoid procrastination. What helped me was making a schedule of what I needed to get done for each day of the week.

Practice, practice, practice. If you have a good teacher, this should come with the class. But try to do practice questions for each chapter, and get used to doing it under a time constraint. Don’t worry, it’s totally possible.

And remember to get good sleep and eat breakfast, ESPECIALLY the night before your test. But also try to keep your sanity intact throughout the school year, your mental health is just as important.

Bonus tip: Look up the Chinese dynasties song.

[muddlee]

For anyone who deos not want to watch the entire thing, here is a detailed summary on it:

1. **The Big Picture (0:31)**:
The video starts by outlining the major developments that occurred during the years 1200 to 1450. It mentions the growth of major civilizations, the continued influence of world religions, and significant technological innovations like gunpowder and paper. Simultaneously, smaller states, localized religious beliefs, and older technologies were in decline.

2. **State Building (0:53)**:
The host introduces the theme of state-building, emphasizing that "state" in this context refers to an organized political community under one government. The review highlights how various states built and maintained control over their populations. Two contrasting examples are presented: the Song Dynasty in China, a flourishing empire during this period, and the Abbasid Caliphate, which was undergoing political and economic decline.

3. **State Building Comparisons (1:35)**:
The video delves into more specific comparisons of state-building in different parts of the world. It examines how various regions achieved and maintained power. Examples include the Vijayanagara Empire and the Chola Kingdom in South Asia, the Kingdom of Mali in Africa, and Aztec and Inca empires in the Americas.

4. **Religion (5:23)**:
The role of religion in state-building is discussed, with an emphasis on how different faiths contributed to the process. Examples include how Islam united regions through shared beliefs and the spread of Arabic. The revival of Confucianism and its role in Chinese society, as well as the reliance on Hinduism and Buddhism in South Asia and Southeast Asia, are also highlighted. The video touches on how the Catholic Church organized European society.

5. **Religious Conversion (6:00)**:
The review emphasizes that during this period, major world religions spread through conversion efforts, which involved sending out missionaries. This not only affected belief systems but also led to the weakening of indigenous religions. Conversion by military invasion, such as the Muslim conquest of northern India, is also discussed. Additionally, trade and the role of merchants in spreading religion are mentioned.

6. **Technology (7:33)**:
The video covers technological exchanges during this period. It points out that China played a significant role in technological developments, including the introduction of Champa rice and paper-making techniques. The rise of the House of Wisdom in Baghdad, thanks to the translation of various texts, is highlighted as well.

7. **Nomads (8:04)**:
The enduring influence of nomadic peoples is discussed, with the Mongols being a key example. Their vast empire brought political stability and increased trade along the Silk Roads. The role of nomadic peoples in the transfer of technology and culture is acknowledged.

[brandonhuovie]

Heimler’s History,

I cannot thank you enough. Because if you and your incredible teaching skills, I was able to score a 97.8% on my unit 1 exam. I swear i looked over your videos more than my guided notes. I cannot thank you enough for making these videos.

Thank you

[Joopytamade]

I watched the whole ad on your video as a way to say thank you

[richyrich]

Please keep doing what your doing man, the class of 2022 would greatly appreciate your videos on the future units of AP World History