Written by experienced, award-winning teachers of global history, this edition has been updated to include significant world events and questions from the most recent New York State Global History Regents Exam. This book offers detailed analyses of the following topics: <BR> <BR> <LI> The basics of world geography <LI> The social sciences and their approaches to the growth and development of civilizations <BR> <BR> This book is designed primarily to prepare high school students for the New York State Global History Regents Exam. In addition to its comprehensive subject review it also presents recent Regents Exams with answers for the multiple-choice questions.