Quinton's Notes

Part A: Document-based question from the 2 004 AP ® World History Released Exam (Suggested writing time-40 minutes) Directions : The following question is based on the accompanying Documents 1-6. The documents have been edited for the purpose of this exercise. This question is designed to test your ability to work with and understand historical documents.   Write an essay that: Has a relevant thesis and supports that thesis with evidence from the documents. Uses all or all but one of the documents. Analyzes the documents by grouping them in as many appropriate ways as possible.   Do not simply summarize the documents individually. Takes into account both the sources of the documents and the authors’ points of view. You may refer to relevant historical information not mentioned in the documents. 1. Based on the documents provided, analyze the responses to the spread of Buddhism in China.   Historical Background : Buddhism, founded in...

Part B (from the 2 005 AP ® World History Released Exam ) Directions : You are to answer the following question.   You should spend 5 minutes organizing or outlining your essay.   Write an essay that: Has a relevant thesis and supports that thesis with appropriate historical evidence. Addresses all parts of the question. Uses historical context to show change over time and/or continuities. 2. Compare and contrast the political and economic effects of Mongol rule on TWO of the following regions:             China             Middle East             Russia Beginning in the thirteenth century AD, a tribe of nomads called the Mongols conquered most of Asia, from present-day Korea in the East to parts of present-day Europe in the West.   After wreaking havoc on the locals, the Mo...