Tuesday, August 28, 2012

What to know for your first test..........

Here is a quick review of what will be on your test this Friday.


AP World Chapter 1 Review

What to know for your test:

Positives and Negatives of being human?

Why is geography important to history?

Archeologist do what?

What are the characteristics of the Old Stone Age (Paleolithic Age)

Features of hunting and gathering societies

Agriculture-  Where did the revolution start?  What are the results of agriculture?  First civilizations=small farm villages.

Advantages of metal tools over stone?  Which type of metal was used to create the first tools?

Features of Civilizations?

Compare and contrast Egypt and Mesopotamia- Leadership, outlook, floods

Written language- results?

Monotheistic religion- first society?

Hammurabi’s code of law

Early human beliefs?- Life after death?  What causes change in these societies?

Early civilizations- Geographic locations? Characteristics and advances?

Chapter 1 Power-point Notes


Sunday, August 26, 2012

Welcome to the 2012-13 School Year!

Welcome to my AP World History blog.  Check this page periodically for test help, essay tips and important updates for your class.  Hope you have a great school year!

McCabe