AP World History: Modern Summer Assignment

Conduct research and create a Persian Chart (explained below) for EACH of the following societies: a. The Byzantine Empire b. Islamic Caliphates (Umayyad and Abbasid) c. Sui, Tang, and Song Dynasties (China) d. The Mongol Empire Your goal is to learn about the major world civilizations during the post-classical period, and organize information about their societies. This assignment is due on our first class meeting. Sincerely, Mr. Piazza rpiazza@somersetcanyons.com Persian Chart – How to organize information about different societies. This is an effective method of notetaking which can be used throughout the school year. Your notes need not be in complete sentences. The criteria are listed below, and a blank chart is provided on the last page. POLITICAL • Leaders, Elites • State Structure • War • Diplomacy, Treaties • Courts, Laws ECONOMIC • Type of System • Technology, Industry • Trade, Commerce • Capital/Money • Types of Businesses

RELIGIOUS • Holy Books • Beliefs, Teachings • Conversion • Sin/Salvation • Deities SOCIAL • Family • Gender Relations • Social Classes • Inequalities • Life Styles INTELLECTUAL • Writing, Literature • Philosophy • Math & Science • Education • Arts • Art, Music GEOGRAPHY • Location • Physical • Movement • Human/Environment