Important Periodization for AP Exam Flashcards
1
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1900CE - present
A
westernization WWI communist Rev (China) WWII Cold war (Russia and U.S.) arms race (nuclear bombs)
2
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Early Industrialization
A
1750CE - 1900CE
industrial rev. in Europe
battle of Plassey (sparked English colonization in India)
start of American rev. (“f” Britain)
start of French rev. (“f” the gov’t)
start of Haitian rev. (“f” slavery, Toussaint L’Ouverture)
3
Q
Early Modern Era
A
1450CE - 1750CE Zheng He voyages ended printing press developed in Europe Ottomans gained control of Constantinople Columbus (Spain) reached the Americas
4
Q
Post-Classical Era
A
600CE - 1450CE Han Dynasty ended W. Roman Empire ended Gupta Empire ended Tang Empire began Islam started
5
Q
Classical Era
A
600BCE - 600CE
rise of Greek city-states (Athens, Sparta)
rise of Mauryan Dynasty
beginning of mesoamerican classical era
6
Q
Pre-history
A
before - 600BCE
Agriculture develops
beginning of Neolithic rev.
