A Perfect Plan for the Perfect Score We want you to succeed on your AP* exam‎.‎ That‎'‎s why we‎'‎ve created this 5‎-step plan to help you study more effectively‎,‎ use your preparation time wisely‎,‎ and get your best score‎.‎ This easy‎-to‎-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course‎,‎ strategies to give you the edge on test day‎,‎ and plenty of practice with AP‎-style test questions‎.‎ You‎'‎ll sharpen your subject knowledge‎,‎ strengthen your thinking skills‎,‎ and build your test‎-taking confidence with Full‎-length practice exams modeled on the real test All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score Your choice of three customized study schedules‎-‎-so you can pick the one that meets your needs The 5‎-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time‎:‎ Step 1‎:‎ Set Up Your Study Program Step 2‎:‎ Determine Your Readiness Step 3‎:‎ Develop the Strategies Step 4‎:‎ Review the Knowledge Step 5‎:‎ Build Your Confidence Topics include‎:‎ The World History Environment and Periodization / Development of Agriculture and Technology / Structure of Early Civilizations / Rise of Classical Civilizations / Origins of World Belief Systems / Interactions in the Late Classical Period / The Rise and Spread of Islam / The Expansion of China / Changes in European Institutions / Interregional Trade and Exchange / Empires in the Americas / Empires and Other Political Systems / Hemispheric Exchange / Systems of Slavery / Cultural and Intellectual Changes / The Industrial Revolution and Social Changes / Demographic and Environmental Developments / World Trade / Political Revolutions / Western Imperialism / World Wars and Depression / The Cold War and the Postwar Balance of Power / End of the Cold War and Nationalist Movements / Global Trade /Technological Developments / Social Changes / Demographic and Environmental Developments