#AP World History: Modern - Ultimate Study Guide (1200-1450 CE)

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#🌍 Period 3: Regional and Interregional Interactions (1200-1450)

#Key Concept: State Building, Expansion, and Conflict

Key Concept

This period is all about how different societies organized themselves, grew, and sometimes clashed. Think about empires, trade networks, and cultural exchanges. This is a high-value topic with lots of opportunities for comparisons!

#Direct Comparisons: A Global Perspective

Remember, the AP exam loves to compare what was happening in different parts of the world at the same time. Let's break it down:

#Based on Time (1200s vs. 1400s)

Europe:
- 1200s: Feudalism dominated, Catholic Church held immense power. 🏰
- 1400s: Renaissance emerges, shifting towards individualism and humanism. Church faces challenges from early Protestant movements. 💡
Global Trade:
- 1200s: Africa and Middle East are trade powerhouses (Trans-Saharan, Indian Ocean). 🐪
- 1400s: Europe begins to rise in global trade with voyages of exploration. 🚢

#Based on Dynasties and Regions

East Asia:
- Song China: Large, centralized bureaucracy. 🇨🇳
- Japan: Feudal and regional. 🏯
Religion & Power:
- Abbasid Caliphate: Used Islam to solidify power. ☪️
- Western Europe: Kingdoms separate from the Catholic Church's direct power. ⛪
Trade & Development:
- Swahili Coast: Highly interconnected via trade routes. 🌊
- Western Europe: Slower development due to limited access to major trade routes. 😥
Trade Routes:
- Silk Road: Connected large empires like Song China and Abbasid Caliphate. 🛤️
- Western Europe: Lacked land-based trade routes for development. 😔
Agriculture & Population:
- Europe: Three-field crop rotation boosted populations. 🌾
- China: Champa rice led to larger populations. 🍚
Unifying Forces:
- Mali Kingdom & Abbasid Caliphate: Used Islam to unite diverse peoples. 🌍
Religious Diversity & Conflict:
- Song Dynasty & Northern India: Increased religious diversity led to conflicts. ⚔️
- Christianity & Buddhism: Internal divisions caused politic...

Comparisons in the Period from 1200-1450