1. What does the A.P. World History Exam Look Like?
The A. P. World History exam has two sections and both are weighted equally. The following chart shows the breakdown of what is covered on the multiple choice questions.
Foundations
8000 BCE –600 CE
Post-Classical
Period
Early Modern History
Modern Period
Contemporary
1914-today
20%
22%
19-20%
Types of Questions
Free Response
Multiple-Choice
Change-Over-Time Essay
DBQ: Document Based Question
Essay
Comparative Essay
Now, let’s take a closer look at these 4 types of questions….