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Monarchies are a form of government where the leader is chosen based on being born into a specific family. Kings, emperors, sultans, shahs, and czars are all forms of monarchies covered in AP World History.

HAPP-E stands for Historical Situation, Audience, Point of View, Purpose, and Evidence Beyond the Documents. This acronym can help you ace your next AP World DBQ!

HIPP-O stands for Historical Situation, Intended Audience, Point of View, Purpose, and Outside Evidence. This acronym can help you ace your next DBQ!

Religious leaders are a part of AP World History. Learn about three types of religious leaders like Sapa Inca, popes, and caliphs have influenced the world.

There are several types of military leaders. These rulers control a country by commanding it's military. Military leaders in AP World History include khans and shoguns.

You can earn one point for creating a complex argument on the AP World History Document Based Question (DBQ). There are seven different strategies you can use to earn this point.

You can earn one point for contextualization on the AP World History exam. Using strategies like prewriting and writing this section last can improve your score.

You can a point for contextualization on the AP World History Document Based Question (DBQ). Contextualization refers to providing background information that helps a reader understand your topic.

Social Interaction and Organization is one of the six AP World History themes. This theme includes gender roles, family relationships, hierarchies, and discrimination.

Political organization (also known as governance) is one of seven key themes in AP World History. This theme describes the nature of a country's government, laws, bureaucracy, and military.