AP World History Exam Format Quiz

Which period does the AP World History: Modern exam primarily cover?

• 1000 CE to the present

• 1200 CE to the present

• 1500 CE to the present

• 1750 CE to the present

What percentage of the AP World History: Modern exam score is allocated to the Multiple Choice section?

• 30%

• 40%

• 25%

• 15%

How long is the AP World History: Modern exam?

• 2 hours and 15 minutes

• 3 hours and 15 minutes

• 4 hours

• 3 hours

What is a key focus of the Document-Based Question (DBQ) section?

• Writing about hypothetical scenarios

• Analyzing historical documents and using evidence

• Memorizing historical dates

• Listing primary sources

Which of the following is a historical thinking skill emphasized in the exam?

• Critical reading

• Contextualization

• Memorization

• Predictive analysis

How many questions are in the Multiple Choice section of the exam?

• 45

• 50

• 55

• 60

What is the duration for answering the Short Answer Questions (SAQs) section?

• 30 minutes

• 40 minutes

• 50 minutes

• 60 minutes

What percentage of the exam score is allocated to the DBQ section?

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

• 30%

In the Long Essay Question (LEQ) section, how many prompts do students choose from?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the six main themes in AP World History?

• Governance (GOV)

• Humans and the Environment (ENV)

• Space Exploration (SPE)

• Economic Systems (ECN)