New AP® World History: Modern Study Resources

Trace the evolution of human societies from c. 1200 CE to the present with our comprehensive AP® World History: Modern study resources. This section offers an extensive library of academic documents organized across nine units, covering the rise and fall of empires, the growth of global exchange networks, and the impact of industrialization and world conflicts. You will find high-quality study guides that emphasize historical thinking skills—such as causation, continuity and change over time, and comparison—alongside detailed notes on the “Global Tapestry” and “Transoceanic Interconnections.” Whether you are mastering the nuances of the Silk Roads and Indian Ocean trade or practicing for the Document-Based Question (DBQ) and Long Essay Question (LEQ), these resources provide the global perspective and evidence-based analysis necessary to excel on the AP® exam.