Free AP World History Resources

Look no further for free resources for your AP World History! I've created all of these resources to support the students I work with, along with document my own thinking on various topics. No AI or fluff here, just relevant resources to help you or your child succeed in AP.

AP World History Guides

Learn exactly what you need to know for key topics in your AP World History class. Check out all the articles here, or jump straight to the newest and most popular articles below.

Primary Sources in AP World

Primary sources are created at the same time as a historical event. You will use primary sources like speeches, letters, photographs, recordings, and interviews in AP World History.

What Important in AP World?

Patterns help you understand what's important in AP World History. These patterns include causation, continuity and change over time (CCOT), and comparison. Some names and dates are also wroth memorizing.

Social Stratfication

Social stratification occurs when a distinct social hierarchy develops. Groups that have different amounts wealth and social status make up a hierarchy.

Long Essay Questions

The Long Essay Question has six points. You can earn all of them by understanding the rubric and writing to the requirements. Equally important is knowing what not to do!

Free Anki Flashcard Decks

Anki is a free, flashcard system that uses science-backed principles like interleaving, spaced review, and active recall. It has long been beloved by med school students, and I think it's high time to bring it to AP students.

Below, you can find two Anki decks I made for AP World History. They are actively maintained and revised to match the AP World History Course and Exam Description. I've also included links to relevant resources so that you can make the most of this powerful tool.

AP World History Vocabulary

Academic Vocabulary

This deck features key terms, people, and events. Each term is carefully selected for relevancy to AP World History students. The deck also contains filters to help tailor your review. Sort by unit, theme, region, and concept.

Official Anki Page

You'll need to download the Anki software to use this flashcard deck. It's totally free, open source, and works on all major desktop and mobile platforms.

Many students struggle with academic vocabulary. These are words used in academic settings (like textbooks and primary sources), but not used in daily speech. Each word in this deck appeared on a previous AP US History or AP World History exam.

Getting Started

The official "getting started" guide from Anki! Don't be intimidated by the length of this document. A few quick scrolls, and you'll be all set. From there, it's intuitive and user-friendly.

Study Skills

Learn science-based, effective methods for tackling AP classes. Get rid of frustration with time-tested techniques that work!

Habit Triggers

Habit triggers are things that help start a habit. Habit triggers include specific times of day, visual cues, setting cues, staging areas, and other habits.

Pre-Learn Vocabulary

Pre-learn vocabulary is a strategy where you study the vocabulary for a unit before you begin learning about the content. This strategy helps make studying more efficient and less stressful.

Ivy Lee Method

The Ivy Lee Method features a six-item to do list. This helps you prioritize the most important tasks so you can excel in your AP history class.

Procrastination Busters

Bust through procrastination with these five tips. Learn how self-care, reasonable expectations, rewards, accountability, and considering deeper causes can help you get things done!

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Contact Information

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