AP World LEQ Warm Up

Body Paragraph 1 - Topic and 2-3 examples

In the period circa 1200–1450, scientific and technological advances in Afro-Eurasia occurred both through new discoveries and through diffusion across cultures in areas of increased interconnections, such as the Silk Roads and the Mediterranean.

Develop an argument that evaluates the extent to which cross-cultural connections were the leading factor behind scientific and/or technological advances in Afro-Eurasia during this period.

Open Ended

Write the first body paragraph for this prompt (topic sentence, 2 - 3 examples, EXPLAIN how each example supports your topic sentence)

In the period circa 1200–1450, scientific and technological advances in Afro-Eurasia occurred both through new discoveries and through diffusion across cultures in areas of increased interconnections, such as the Silk Roads and the Mediterranean.

Develop an argument that evaluates the extent to which cross-cultural connections were the leading factor behind scientific and/or technological advances in Afro-Eurasia during this period.

To Do List:
Look over the general research slides- DID YOU INCLUDE EVERYTHING ABOUT YOUR EMPIRE IN YOUR NOTES ??

Look over your empire research - DID YOU INCLUDE EVERYTHING ABOUT YOUR EMPIRE IN YOUR NOTES ??

SUBMIT YOUR SLIDES


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Chapter 4 Reading Guide
Any of the practice links in the Exam Module

Day 1

Thesis and Context

In the period circa 1200–1450, scientific and technological advances in Afro-Eurasia occurred both through new discoveries and through diffusion across cultures in areas of increased interconnections, such as the Silk Roads and the Mediterranean.

Develop an argument that evaluates the extent to which cross-cultural connections were the leading factor behind scientific and/or technological advances in Afro-Eurasia during this period.

Open Ended

Write the introduction paragraph for this prompt:

In the period circa 1200–1450, scientific and technological advances in Afro-Eurasia occurred both through new discoveries and through diffusion across cultures in areas of increased interconnections, such as the Silk Roads and the Mediterranean.

Develop an argument that evaluates the extent to which cross-cultural connections were the leading factor behind scientific and/or technological advances in Afro-Eurasia during this period.