AP World History unit breakdown?

Hey fellow students! I'm a junior and I'm planning to take AP World History. Can someone tell me how many units there are in the course, and what the major topics are for each unit? Thanks in advance!

Hello! AP World History is organized into nine units with specific focuses and timeframes. Here's a breakdown of the units and their major topics:

1. The Global Tapestry (c. 1200-1450 CE)

- Various regional cultures with distinct characteristics

- Interactions between cultural and religious beliefs

2. Networks of Exchange (c. 1200-1450 CE)

- Silk Roads, Indian Ocean networks, and Trans-Saharan trade routes

- Spread of culture, religion, technology, and diseases through trade

3. Land-Based Empires (c. 1450-1750 CE)

- Expansion and centralization of political power in various empires (Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal, Qing, Russian)

- Social hierarchies, cultural developments, and state-building techniques

4. Transoceanic Interconnections (c. 1450-1750 CE)

- Exploration, maritime expansion, and shifting global balances of power

- Columbian Exchange, commercial revolution, and the role of the Atlantic slave trade

5. Revolutions (c. 1750-1900 CE)

- Causes and consequences of political, social, and industrial revolutions

- Enlightenment, American and French Revolutions, industrialization, and anti-colonial movements

6. Consequences of Industrialization (c. 1750-1900 CE)

- Economic and environmental effects, social and demographic changes

- Global inequalities, imperialism, and the growth of political resistance

7. Global Conflict (c. 1900-present)

- Causes, conduct, and consequences of global wars (WWI, WWII)

- Origins, effects, and end of the Cold War

8. Cold War and Decolonization (c. 1900-present)

- Independence and decolonization movements

- Superpower involvement and national sovereignty issues

9. Globalization (c. 1900-present)

- Economic, political, social, and cultural effects of global interconnectedness

- Advancements in communication, transportation, and technology

Each unit is designed to help you explore global patterns, connections, and historical narratives throughout time. Good luck in your AP World History course!