Illustrative Examples are specific topics chosen by College Board to represent certain historical developments. For example, knowing that the decline in shipbuilding in India and Southeast Asia directly relates to the historical development "While Middle Eastern and Asian countries continued to produce manufactured goods, these regions’ share in global manufacturing declined." in topic 5.4. (KC-5.1.II.B)

According to College Board, "These include possible examples of content that might be used to teach the historical development, process, or event. These are intended as examples and do not in any way constitute additional, preferred, or required information."

If you understand these specific examples, you will be better able to demonstrate your skills and understanding of the course content.

These are further identified with the themes of AP World History. See the Course Info page if you need to know what they all are!