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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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.

Before you watch

Before you watch the video, it’s a good idea to open and skim the video [transcript](insert transcript link). And always read the questions below so you know what to look and listen for as you watch.

While you watch

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?

After you watch

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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  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.
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