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About the Exam
About the Exam
Exam Overview
The AP World History: Modern Exam will test your understanding of the historical concepts covered in the course units, as well as your ability to analyze primary and secondary sources and identify patterns and connections that can support a historical interpretation.
Exam Duration
3hrs 15mins
Prepare for Your Exam
Prepare for Your Exam
Section 1A: Multiple Choice
Section 1A: Multiple Choice
55 Questions | 55 Minutes | 40% of Exam Score
The questions in the multiple-choice section come in sets of usually 3–4 questions based on the same stimulus. The questions will include one or more sources to respond to such as primary and secondary texts, images (for example, artwork, photos, posters, cartoons), charts, and maps.
You'll be asked to:
Analyze the provided sources
Analyze the historical developments and processes described in the source
Section 1B: Short Answer
Section 1B: Short Answer
55 Questions | 55 Minutes | 40% of Exam Score
The questions in the multiple-choice section come in sets of usually 3–4 questions based on the same stimulus. The questions will include one or more sources to respond to such as primary and secondary texts, images (for example, artwork, photos, posters, cartoons), charts, and maps.
You'll be asked to:
Analyze the provided sources
Analyze the historical developments and processes described in the source
Section II: Free Response
Section II: Free Response
2 Questions | 1hr 40 Minutes | 40% of Exam Score
In the free-response section, you'll write answers to questions in your test booklet. There are two questions: one document-based question and one long essay.
Document-Based Question
Recommended Time: 60 Minutes (includes 15-minute reading period) | 25% of Score
The 60-minute recommended time for this section includes a 15-minute reading period.
You'll be presented with seven documents that give various perspectives on a historical development or process.
You’ll be asked to develop and support an argument based on these documents and other evidence from your own knowledge.
The topic of the document-based question will include historical developments or processes between the years 1450 and 2001.
Long Essay Question
40 Minutes | 15% of Score
You'll have a choice of three questions; you’ll pick one to answer.
Each tests the same skills but the questions focus on different historical time periods (either the period from c. 1200–1750, from c. 1450–1900, or from c. 1750–2001).
You'll be asked to develop and support an argument based on evidence.
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