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Congratulations on your decision to take the Advanced Placement exam in world history! The exam is a big one: its content measures your knowledge of world history from 8000 B.C.E. to the present. In preparing for the AP exam, you certainly will have built a solid foundation of historical knowledge. While this historical knowledge is critical to your learning, keep in mind that rote memorization of facts, dates, and events alone does not ensure success! The AP exam asks you to apply what you’ve learned at a higher level in order to demonstrate college-level abilities.
That’s where this book comes in. This guide offers much more than a review of world history. We’ll show you how to marshal your knowledge of world history and put it to brilliant use on the AP exam. We’ll explain the ins and outs of the exam structure and question formats, so you won’t experience any surprises. We’ll even give you reading and writing strategies that successful students use to score higher on the AP exam.
Are you ready for your adventure through the study and mastery of everything AP World History? Good luck!