SPICE

The Five themes of AP World History serve as unifying threads through which you can examine broader themes throughout each period. We use the acronym S.P.I.C.E. [Social; Political; Interactions between humans and the environment; Cultural; Economic] to help you categorize and remember the 5 areas of analysis.  Please use this SPICE Chart Organizer to help you categorize and remember the five areas of analysis. Civilizations rarely exist in a vacuum.  Always think of the Big Picture in AP World History!

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Note Taking

Taking effective notes is critical to doing well in any subject, especially in AP World History. Since AP World
History is a thematic-based course utilizing Historical Thinking skills, you will need to take effective notes.