5 Steps to a 5 AP World History 2012-2013 (Paperback, 4th Revised edition)

A Perfect Plan for the Perfect Score We want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score Your choice of three customized study schedules--so you can pick the one that meets your needs The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time: Step 1: Set Up Your Study Program Step 2: Determine Your Readiness Step 3: Develop the Strategies Step 4: Review the Knowledge Step 5: Build Your Confidence Topics include: The World History Environment and Periodization / Development of Agriculture and Technology / Structure of Early Civilizations / Rise of Classical Civilizations / Origins of World Belief Systems / Interactions in the Late Classical Period / The Rise and Spread of Islam / The Expansion of China / Changes in European Institutions / Interregional Trade and Exchange / Empires in the Americas / Empires and Other Political Systems / Hemispheric Exchange / Systems of Slavery / Cultural and Intellectual Changes / The Industrial Revolution and Social Changes / Demographic and Environmental Developments / World Trade / Political Revolutions / Western Imperialism / World Wars and Depression / The Cold War and the Postwar Balance of Power / End of the Cold War and Nationalist Movements / Global Trade /Technological Developments / Social Changes / Demographic and Environmental Developments