History & Social Sciences

AP World History: Modern

Overview

World history from c. 1200 CE to the present — cross-regional interactions, empires, revolutions and globalisation.

Official College Board page

Why take this exam

College-level rigour. AP courses mirror introductory university courses and are respected by admissions officers.
Scored 1 to 5. A score of 3 or higher is generally considered passing; many universities grant credit for 4–5.
Recognised worldwide. Thousands of universities across 60+ countries accept AP scores for credit or placement.

Recommended for these majors

Humanities & Law

How you'll prepare

Registered candidates get free access to AP Classroom — official College Board instructional videos, progress checks and practice questions — plus our team's support through registration and exam day.

Exam components

Multiple Choice
55 questions|40% of Score
40%
Short Answer
3 questions|20% of Score
20%
Document-Based Question
1 question|25% of Score
25%
Long Essay
1 question|15% of Score
15%

Structure follows the official College Board format and may be updated — see the College Board page for the latest details.

Related subjects

AP Microeconomics AP Macroeconomics AP Psychology AP U.S. History AP U.S. Government and Politics AP Comparative Government and Politics AP Human Geography