Unit 1: The Global Tapestry 2.0
c. 1200 to c. 1450
8-10% of AP Exam
c. 1200 to c. 1450
8-10% of AP Exam
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Unit 1 Planning Resources (2.0)
Unit 1 Presentations (2.0)
- Topic 1.1 Developments in East Asia
- Topic 1.2: Origins / Overview of Islam (Note: I assign this as part of their summer assignment)
- Topic 1.2 Developments in Dar al-Islam
- Topic 1.3 Developments in South & Southeast Asia
- Topic 1.4 State Building in the Americas
- Topic 1.5 State Building in Africa
- Topic 1.6 Developments in Europe 1200-1450
- Byzantines
Unit 1 SIMPLIFIED Presentations (2.0)
Looking for shorter, more to the point presentations? New teachers often aren't sure what is essential for students to know. These presentations were created to get right to the point, but also have less enrichment and videos than the full length presentations.
- Developments in East Asia (Topic 1.1)
- Developments in Dar al-Islam (Topic 1.2)
- State Building in the Americas (Topic 1.4)
- Developments in Europe 1200-1450 (Topic 1.6)
Unit 1 Handouts & Activities (2.0)
- Unit 1-2 Monumental Architecture Handout
- Unit 1-2 Monumental Architecture Resources/Links
- Topic 1.1 East Asia Graphic Organizer
- Topic 1.2 Rise and Spread of Islam Graphic Organizer
- Topic 1.2 Islamic Empires (Dar al-Islam) Graphic Organizer
- Topic 1.2 How Early Islamic Science Advanced Medicine (National Geographic Article)
- Topic 1.3 South & Southeast Asia Graphic Organizer
- Topic 1.4 Americas Graphic Organizer
- Topic 1.4 Inquiry Lesson on Mexica (Documents / Student Handout)
- Topic 1.5 State Building in Africa
- Topic 1.4 Mexica Primary Source Analysis Activity (Bernal del Diaz)
- Topic 1.6 Developments in Europe Graphic Organizer
Topic 1.4 Mexica Inquiry Lesson (2.0)
Use this in place of lecturing on the Mexica/Aztec empire to cover Topic 1.4 Added 8/2026
Teaching the LEQ (2.0)
- Unit 1 LEQ Packet
- Prepare students with the How to Write an LEQ Presentation
- Unit 1 LEQ updated sample essay
- Scoring Guide
Unit 1 Review (2.0)
Unit 1 Assessment (2.0)
Updated to address 2027 changes
Unit 1 Primary Source Analysis (2.0)
Civil Service Discussion (2.0)
This discussion covers information from Topic 1.1
Vocabulary (2.0)
- Unit 1 Vocabulary Terms (Quizlet Link)
- Unit 1 Terms (PDF File)
- Unit 1 Arabic Terms
Unit 1 Handout ANSWER KEYS
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- Unit 1 Monumental Architecture Handout KEY
- Topic 1.1 East Asia Graphic Organizer KEY
- Topic 1.2 Islamic Empires (Dar al-Islam) Graphic Organizer KEY
- Topic 1.3 South & Southeast Asia Graphic Organizer KEY
- Topic 1.4 Americas Graphic Organizer KEY
- Topic 1.4 Inquiry Lesson (Mexica) KEY
- Topic 1.5 State Building in Africa Graphic Organizer KEY
- Topic 1.6 Developments in Europe Graphic Organizer KEY
- Unit 1 Primary Source Analysis KEY
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- Unit 1 SAQs Answer Key
- Unit 1 Study Guide KEY