Historical Periodization and Frameworks

The video tutorial introduces the concept of periodization, explaining how history is divided into logical parts using different dating systems like AD, CE, RE, and AH. It discusses the AP framework for world history, detailing six periods from the origins of human beings to the present. The tutorial explores how to define the current era and emphasizes the importance of periodization in understanding chronology, continuity, and change in history.

Which of the following is NOT a way to denote the year 2013?

• 2013 AD

• 2013 CE

• 221 RE

• 1433 BC

What does 'AD' stand for in the context of historical dating?

• Anno Deity

• After Discovery

• Anno Domini

• After Death

Which framework does the teacher decide to use for the course?

• State of Washington's standards

• Federal Way Public Schools' standards

• Advanced Placement (AP) framework

• Sterns textbook framework

What is the time span of the first period in the AP framework?

• 1900 to present

• Origins of human beings to 600 BCE

• 600 BCE to 600 CE

• 1450 to 1750 CE

Which period is known for the rise of classical civilizations like Rome and Greece?

• Period 1

• Period 2

• Period 4

• Period 3

What is one possible name for the current era, according to the teacher?

• The American Century

• The Internet Age

• The Industrial Age

• The Classical Era

What major event is suggested as a transformative event for the current era?

• The Renaissance

• 9/11

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

How does periodization help in understanding history?

• It helps in understanding the sequence and development of events.

• It focuses solely on Western history.

• It eliminates the need for historical debate.

• It provides a fixed timeline for all events.

What is one benefit of using periodization models?

• They remove the need for historical textbooks.

• They help visualize historical events in a structured way.

• They focus only on technological advancements.

• They ensure all civilizations develop at the same pace.

What is a key theme in the course related to periodization?

• The decline of Western Europe

• The continuity and change in civilizations

• The rise of the Internet

• The end of the American Century