AP World
About the Course
AP World History is a college-level high school course that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of global history from prehistoric times to the present day. The curriculum covers key historical developments, events, and cultural shifts across different civilizations and regions. Students explore themes such as social, political, economic, and cultural changes over time, as well as the interactions and connections between different societies. The course encourages critical thinking, analysis of primary and secondary sources, and the development of historical writing skills. Students are exposed to a wide range of historical perspectives and learn to interpret and evaluate historical evidence.
What's on the Exam?
SAQ
Directly answer the prompt. Cite specific historical evidence that supports your assertion. Explain how that piece of evidence proves your point.
The SAQ may or may not contain a stimulus.
LEQ
Thesis Paragraph: Although (counter argument), because (line of reasoning one), (line of reasoning two), and (line of reasoning three); therefore, (argument)
Context: What happened before? What is going on now?
Body Paragraph One: Argument + Line of Reasoning One. Cite and explain two specific historical examples that relate to your line of reasoning and support your overall argument.
Body Paragraph Two: Same as one just with second Line of Reasoning.
Body Paragraph Three: Same as one just with third Line of Reasoning.
Counter Argument Paragraph: Hard to get this point, but just cite and explain historical evidence countering your argument.
DBQ
Thesis Paragraph: Although (counter argument), because (line of reasoning one) and (line of reasoning two); therefore, (argument)
Context: What happened before? What is going on now?
Body Paragraph One: Argument + Line of Reasoning. Refer to at least 2 of the documents given that relate to the line of reasoning, then explain how they support the argument. Source (mention the intended audience or POV of the author) one document. Give one piece of outside information that relates to the Line of Reasoning.
Body Paragraph Two: Same as one just with second Line of Reasoning and 2 other documents. Again, source one-two documents.
Complexity: Either reusing the documents or using other historical evidence, give a counter perspective differing from your original argument. Other options: use all 7 documents in body paragraphs or correctly source 4 documents.