Unit 1 - The Global Tapestry - AP Modern World History C. 1200 to c. 1450 8-10% AP exam weighting Topic 1.1 - Development in East Asia from c. 1200 to c. 1450 Learning Objectives: Explain the systems of government employed by Chinese dynasties and how they developed over time. Explain the effect of Chinese cultural traditions on East Asia over time. Explain the effects of innovation on the Chinese economy over time.