Crash Course World History - World History

In 42 episodes, John Green will begin teaching you the history of the world! This course is based on the 2012 AP World History curriculum, from growing the first crops in the First Agricultural Revolution to global textile production in the 2010s. By the end of the course, you will be able to: *Identify and explain historical developments and processes *Analyze the context of historical events, developments, and processes and explain how they are situated within a broader historical context *Explain the importance of point of view, historical situation, and audience of a source *Analyze patterns and connections among historical developments and processes, both laterally and chronologically through history *Be a more informed citizen of the world

• S1 E1 - The Agricultural Revolution

• S1 E2 - Indus Valley Civilization

• S1 E3 - Mesopotamia

• S1 E4 - Ancient Egypt

• S1 E5 - The Persians & Greeks

• S1 E6 - Buddha & Ashoka

• S1 E7 - 2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven & Confucius

• S1 E8 - Alexander the Great and the Situation... the Great?

• S1 E9 - The Silk Road & Ancient Trade

• S1 E10 - The Roman Empire. Or Republic. Or... Which Was It?

• S1 E11 - Christianity from Judaism to the Constantine

• S1 E12 - Fall of the Roman Empire... in the 15th Century

• S1 E13 - Islam, the Quran, and the Five Pillars All Without a Flamewar

• S1 E14 - The Dark Ages... How Dark Were They, Really?

• S1 E15 - The Crusades - Pilgrimage or Holy War

• S1 E16 - Mansa Musa & Islam in Africa

• S1 E17 - Wait For It... The Mongols!

• S1 E18 - International Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, & The Indian Ocean Trade

• S1 E19 - Venice & The Ottoman Empire

• S1 E20 - Russia, The Kievan Rus, and the Mongols

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