DOS PUEBLOS HIGH SCHOOL

AP WORLD HISTORY

SUMMER ASSIGNMENT

Welcome to AP World History! We look forward to meeting you next fall and embarking on an

exploration of World History and Literature.

To prepare for this journey, we need you to begin reading the AP World History text. We have

approximately 28 weeks during the school year to cover 40 chapters of the text. Covering some of the

text over the summer allows us to fOCllS on weightier issues during the year. You'll find that much of

the information is review, since you will have covered all of the material, in a somewhat different

fashion, in grades 6, 7, and 9.

In addition, you will begin to take notes and answer questions about the text information that will lead

you to understand better the nature of the course and the exam you will take in May.

TEXTBOOK

• Bentley, Jeny H., et al. Traditions and Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past, 2nd or 3ni edition. New York: McGraw Hill, 2003/2006.

PROCESS

• Obtain the textbook from the library or download a photocopy of the first six chapters by June 4th
• Read chapters I through 6 by the start of the fall semester.
• Complete the map assignment, you will need to download a map from the provided website.
• Complete a PERSIA chart for each of the first six chapters.
• Answer the questions provided using complete sentences, in paragraph form.
• Bring text, map, PERSIA charts, and answers to class on the first day of school.
• All summer assignments are due on the first day of school.
• There will be a multiple-choice test on chapters 1-6 on Wednesday August 26th.

The assignment has three parts:

Part 1: World Map

Label and memorize the locations on the attached world map (see map activity for URL.) There will be a

quiz on this map the first week of school.

Part 2: PERSIA Charts

For the summer, go through the AP World History textbook, Traditions and Encounters, and analyze each of

the chapters (1-6), which includes a short section on Before History (primarily Neolithic settlements and

agricultural development), the four river valley civilizations, and one Mesoamerican society. Use the

provided questions as a guide. Not every question will be answered for each civilization. Include specific

and general information. You may use the provided chart as a template.

Part 3: Summary Questions

Answer each questions in complete sentences, in more than 1 paragraph.

If you need help, you may contact Mr. Moran or Mr. Ratelle at the email addresses below.

Mr. Moran

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Mr. Ratelle

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