<p> Final Exam Study Guide: AP World History Fall-Winter 2013-14</p><p>The following concepts and principles will be on the final exam:  Jared Diamond’s theory on the development of civilization as it relates to the geographic suitability of agriculture.  The importance of cultural diffusion in World History  Criteria of civilization in World History  Political concept of kingship in Ancient Civilization  Political organization in Ancient: o China o Indus Valley o Mesopotamian Civilizations o Egypt  Cultural achievements in Ancient: o China o Indus Valley o Mesopotamian Civilizations o Egypt  Comparison: Judaism and Hinduism  Comparative Analysis between Ancient Civilizations  Political frameworks of the classical world o Athens o Rome o Persia o Qin China o Han China  The concept of Empire in World History  Comparative Analysis between Classical Civilizations  Rome’s transition from Republic to Empire  Religious transformation of the Classical Period in: o Mediterranean o South Asia o East Asia o Southwest Asia  Fall of Rome and Han China  Chinese Philosophy o Confucianism o Legalism o Daoism  Social comparison of the Classical Period: India and China  Social comparison of the Classical Period: Rome and Greece  Peasant rebellions in Chinese history  Importance of Silk Road commerce  Types of commerce along the Silk Road  Variance in Silk/Sea/Sand Road commerce  Consequences of cross-cultural interaction  Chinese history during the era of regionalism following the Han Dynasty  Golden Ages in China o Tang o Song  Chinese tributary system  Longevity of Byzantium  Impact of the Crusades in European History  Political unity after the fall of Rome  Characteristics of the Middle Ages in Europe  Foundation of Islam  Shia/Sunni split in Islam  Foundations of Empires within Islam  Islamic traditions in o India o Anatolia o West Africa  Trade networks and the spread of religions during the post-classical age  Characteristics of Mongol conquest in Persia, China, and Russia  Impact of Mongolian conquest in History </p><p>Don’t forget to review the thinking skills! Chapters 2-6, 8-12 are the focus</p>