The key to understanding global studies /
James Killoran, Stuart Zimmer, Mark Jarrett
- Second edition
- Ronkonkoma, NY : Jarrett Pub., c1998.
- 366 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
• Test-taking strategies: How to remember important information • Interpreting different types of data • How to answer multiple-choice questions and interpret documents • How to answer essay questions • Tools for mastering global history • Content reviews: Dawn of civilization, 3500 B.C.-500 B.C. • Classical civilizations, 500 B.C.-500 A.D. • New centers of culture in an age of turmoil, 500 A.D.-1200 A.D. • Warriors on horseback and the revival of Europe, 1200-1500 • Birth of the modern world, 1500-1770 • New currents, revolution, industry, and nationalism, 1770-1900 • World at war, 1900-1945 • From Cold War to global interdependence, 1945-present • Global concerns • A final review and practice test: Final review • Final test.
With this book as your guide, you should find [global history] examinations less difficult and maybe even fun to take ... The focus of [this book] is on teaching you how to answer every type of question ... The first part of the book provides test-taking strategies to help make you "test-wise." ... The second part of the book provides eight content reviews that summarize the main developments of global history. There is also an opening chapter that provides some special tools you will need for understanding global history, and a closing chapter on current global concerns. [Finally], the book provides you with an opportunity to demonstrate your mastery of global history and to identify any remaining weaknesses for your final review ... Reading this book and completing all its exercises and tests will prepare you well for global history tests.-How to use this book