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AP World History: Modern

Global history from c. 1200 CE to present: themes, comparison, causation and source-based argument.

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At a glance

Set by
College Board
Level
High school (Grade 9–12), introductory college history
Region
United States
Programme
Advanced Placement (AP)

The format, as published

  • 3 h 15 min, fully digital in Bluebook.
  • Section I: Part A 55 MCQ in 55 min (40%), Part B 3 required source-based SAQ in 40 min (20%).
  • Section II (1 h 40 min): DBQ with 7 documents, ~60 min including a 15-minute reading period (25%), and 1 required broad LEQ, ~40 min (15%).
  • Scored 1–5.

Summarised from official sources. Always confirm dates and rules with the exam board.Official information(opens in a new tab)