Exam Domains
1 Period 1: The Global Tapestry (c. 1200–c. 1450)
9%
2 Period 2: Networks of Exchange (c. 1200–c. 1450)
9%
3 Period 3: Land-Based Empires (c. 1450–c. 1750)
14%
4 Period 4: Transoceanic Interconnections (c. 1450–c. 1750)
14%
5 Period 5: Revolutions (c. 1750–c. 1900)
14%
6 Period 6: Consequences of Industrialization (c. 1750–c. 1900)
14%
7 Period 7: Global Conflict (c. 1900–present)
9%
8 Period 8: Cold War and Decolonization (c. 1900–present)
9%
9 Period 9: Globalization (c. 1900–present)
9%
Exam Details
Question TypesMultiple Choice, Free Response
FormatPaper-based; two sections: multiple choice and free response. Administered at school in May. AP Studio Art/Drawing: portfolio submission. AP Research/Seminar: academic paper and oral presentation.
Online ProctoringNot available
ID RequirementsSchool ID or government-issued photo ID required. Name on registration must match ID exactly.
RenewalNot required -- AP scores never expire; once earned, scores are valid indefinitely.
Retake PolicyAP exams are offered once per year in May. Students may retake the exam in a subsequent year; there is no same-year retake. Scores from all attempts are reported to colleges unless the student requests score cancellation.