AP World History Exam Concepts

William Dobie introduces the AP World History course, emphasizing the importance of understanding historical processes and skills. The course focuses on big ideas rather than memorizing facts, with an emphasis on document analysis, contextualization, and reasoning processes like comparison, causation, and continuity. The course is structured into nine units covering different historical periods and themes. Students will be assessed through various methods, including multiple-choice questions, short answers, and essays. The teacher aims to prepare students to achieve high scores on the AP exam while gaining a comprehensive understanding of world history.

What is the primary reason for using the College Board's language throughout the AP World History course?

• To ensure students understand the curriculum and exam language

• To make the course more interesting

• To simplify the content

• To reduce the number of exams

Which of the following is NOT considered a process of history in the AP World History course?

• The Columbian Exchange

• Global trade

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

What is the focus of contextualization in historical studies?

• Understanding the context of historical events

• Studying only modern history

• Memorizing dates and events

• Learning about famous historical figures

Which reasoning process involves examining the cause and effect of historical events?

• Contextualization

• Continuity

• Causation

• Comparison

What is the time period covered in the first unit of the AP World History course?

• 1200 to 1450

• 1900 to present

• 1750 to 1900

• 1450 to 1750

Which theme is NOT one of the six themes studied throughout the AP World History course?

• Space exploration

• Cultural developments

• Governance

• Economic systems

How many multiple-choice questions are on the AP World History exam?

• 45

• 55

• 75

• 65

What is the highest score a student can achieve on the AP World History exam?

• 4

• 6

• 3

• 5

What is the teacher's primary goal for students in the AP World History course?

• To memorize all historical dates

• To complete all assignments

• To attend every class

• To achieve a score of 5 on the exam

What is the purpose of the document-based question (DBQ) on the AP World History exam?

• To measure students' speed in answering questions

• To evaluate students' artistic skills

• To assess students' document analysis and argumentative skills

• To test students' ability to memorize facts