Covering World History from 1200-2001 World History AP Exam Covering World History from 1200-2001

Outline Section 1 Part A: Multiple Choice 40% 55 questions, 55 minutes; Section 1 Part B: Short Answer 20% 3 questions, 40 minutes Section II Part A: Document Based Essay 25% 1 question, 60 minutes including 15 minute reading period Section II Part B: Long Essay 15% 1 question, 40 minutes, choose one of three

Detailed Outline: Section 1 Section 1 Part A: Multiple Choice 40% 55 questions, 55 minutes Analyze texts/visuals, answer spiraled questions in sets of 2 to 5 Section 1 Part B: Short Answer 20% 3 questions, 40 minutes Question 1: based on secondary source, from topic between years 1200-2001 Question 2: based on primary source, from topic between years 1200-2001 Question 3 or 4: choose one, spiraled questions, no stimulus given Question 3: 1200-1750 Question 4: 1750-2001

Detailed Outline: Section 2 Section II Part A: Document Based Essay 25% 1 question, 60 minutes including 15 minute reading period From topic between 1450-2001 Section II Part B:Long Essay 15% 1 question, 40 minutes, choose one of three Questions are all structured the same asking for the same reasoning process, looking at the same theme or skill Option a: 1200-1750 Option b: 1450-1900 Option c: 1750-2001

Spiraled Questions After given a stimulus (text, visual, etc.) Questions are in the following order A. identify B. explain C. apply

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