Understanding the DBQ of the AP European History Exam

How long do you have to write the DBQ essay?

• 45 minutes

• 2 hours

• 1 hour

• 1 hour and 15 minutes

How many documents are provided for the DBQ?

• 6 documents

• 5 documents

• 8 documents

• 7 documents

What is NOT one of the four categories for DBQ grading?

• Evidence and Analysis

• Grammar

• Contextualization

• Thesis

What is essential to earn the thesis point in the DBQ?

• A broad historical context

• Using all seven documents

• A detailed conclusion

• A historically defensible thesis

What does the prompt for the sample DBQ ask to evaluate?

• The causes of World War I

• The outcomes of the French Revolution

• The motivations behind European imperialism

• The impact of the Industrial Revolution

Which document suggests economic concerns motivated European imperialism?

• Document 3

• Document 4

• Document 2

• Document 1

Which document combines both cultural and economic factors?

• Document 6

• Document 3

• Document 4

• Document 5

What theme is emphasized by the missionary in Document 4?

• Economic exploitation

• Technological advancement

• Cultural conversion

• Political competition

What is the primary focus of Document 6?

• Military strategy

• Political sovereignty

• Economic development

• Cultural assimilation

What does the image in Document 7 symbolize?

• Political stability

• Economic exploitation

• Cultural integration

• Economic prosperity