How do people understand AP world history so quickly? Is there a specific textbook that motivates us to keep learning about it?... or is there a way to remember all of the history we learn?

For me, it's really the strive to learn about different cultures and the past. It's really interesting to see the flow of history and how different people and empires reacted at different times. A couple of sources that helped me was the AMSCO textbook and the Youtube channel Heimler's History. I do have to admit that there was quite a bit of memorization for the different terms and events, but once you get the gist of the content, the rest should be pretty smooth.

How many "Close Reads" are in the story of Unit 1 Overview?

I think before every video you watch in this course, they tell you to do the "Three Close Reads" so you can understand the video content better. That's all I really know because I just started this course. I hope this helps!

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Course: World History Project AP® > Unit 1

Lesson 2: 1.2—Developments in Asia

BEFORE YOU WATCH: Unit 1 Overview - The Global Tapestry

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Use the “Three Close Reads” approach as you watch the video below.

Use the “Three Close Reads” approach as you watch the video below (next in the lineup!). If you want to learn more about this strategy, click here.

First read: preview and skimming for gist

Before you watch, you should skim the transcript first. The skim should be very quick and give you the gist (general idea) of what the video is about. You should be looking at the title, thumbnails, pictures, and first few seconds of the video for the gist.

Second read: key ideas and understanding content

Now that you’ve skimmed the video transcript and taken a quick peek at the video, you should preview the questions you will be answering. These questions will help you get a better understanding of the concepts and arguments that are presented in the video. Keep in mind that when you watch the video, it is a good idea to write down any vocab you read or hear that is unfamiliar to you.

By the end of the second close read, you should be able to answer the following questions:

What was the Islamic Golden Age?
What advantage is there to starting a course in the year 1200 CE?
Who was Nasir al-Din al-Tusi?
According to the video, what does the story of Al-Tusi and the Islamic Golden Age teach us about the connections linking the governance, technology and innovation, and cultural developments and interactions themes?

Third read: evaluating and corroborating

Finally, here are some questions that will help you focus on why this video matters and how it connects to other content you’ve studied.

At the end of the third read, you should be able to respond to these questions:

After watching this video, which theme do you think will be most important in the rest of Unit 1? Provide evidence to support your claim.
This video highlights important ways that governments and religions supported and were supported by the innovations made by scholars. Can you think of an example of this relationship from our world today?

Now that you know what to look for, it’s time to watch! Remember to return to these questions once you’ve finished watching.

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