AP World History
Full-length practice exam
Aligned to the 2027 AP Exam
| Section | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Section I – Part A: Multiple Choice | 55 | 55 min |
| Section I – Part B: Short Answer | 4 prompts, answer 3 | 40 min |
| Section II – Part A: Document-Based Question | 1 essay, 7 documents | 60 min |
| Section II – Part B: Long Essay | 1 of 3 prompts | 40 min |
Timing
Need extra time? Choose the timing option that matches your approved accommodation.
Break practice
Choose the break mode that matches how you plan to practice. This does not change scoring.
Before you begin:
- Each section has its own timer that starts when you click “Begin Section.”
- Once you finish a section and move on, you cannot return to it.
- Within each section, you can move between questions freely.
- A pause button is available next to the timer — use it only if absolutely necessary. You will not be able to pause on exam day.
Want to brush up first? Review the unit study guides:
- Unit 1 – The Global Tapestry (1200-1450)
- Unit 2 – Networks of Exchange (1200-1450)
- Unit 3 – Land-Based Empires (1450-1750)
- Unit 4 – Global Connections: 1450-1750
- Unit 5 – Revolutions (1750-1900)
- Unit 6 – Industrialization's Impact (1750-1900)
- Unit 7 – Global Conflicts (1900-Present)
- Unit 8 – Cold War & Decolonization (1900-Present)
- Unit 9 – Globalization: 1900 to Today
- AP World History: Modern Exam
- Historical Thinking Skills
- AMSCO Notes
- Exam Skills
- Thematic Guides
- The DBQ
- The LEQ