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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!

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.