#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

#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...