What This Document Is
This document is a study sheet designed to prepare students for a midterm exam in Themes in Global History Since 1500 C.E. (HIS 1003) at Baruch College CUNY. It consolidates key terms, concepts, and source materials covered in the course, organized into three distinct parts. It functions as a focused review tool, highlighting areas of emphasis for the upcoming assessment.
Why This Document Matters
This study sheet is essential for students enrolled in HIS 1003 who are preparing for their midterm. It’s intended for use during self-study and review sessions, helping students efficiently identify and recall crucial information. The document exists to streamline exam preparation by providing a curated overview of the course’s core themes and assigned readings.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This study sheet is a condensed overview and does *not* substitute for attending lectures, completing assigned readings, or engaging with course discussions. It provides prompts and keywords, but does not offer in-depth explanations or analyses. Students will still need to understand the broader historical context and be able to synthesize information from various sources.
What This Document Provides
Part 1 lists key commodities (coffee, tea, sugar, cotton) and associated historical concepts (Enlightenment, Qing Dynasty, British taxation, French Revolution). It also includes a list of important figures (Voltaire, Locke, Smith, Newton, Robespierre) and scientific advancements. Part 2 provides a list of assigned primary and secondary source readings – handouts, articles, and book excerpts – that will be relevant to the exam. Part 3 outlines five broad themes that will be the focus of the midterm questions, including the legacies of revolutions, the rise of industrialization, and the causes of World War I.
This preview *does not* include the full content of the listed readings, detailed explanations of the historical concepts, or practice questions. It is a roadmap for study, not a replacement for it.