CHAPTER
1
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What You Need to Know
About the AP European
History Exam
IN THIS CHAPTER
Summary: The AP European History program allows students who score well
on the AP exam to earn college credits while still in high school. This chapter
describes the AP European History program and exam and answers frequently
asked questions, including what’s on the exam and how it is scored.Key Ideas:
✪ The exam consists of multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, a
document-based question, and a longer essay question.
✪ The exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 5; most schools will give you college
credit for a score of 4 or 5, and some will give credit for a 3.KEY IDEA1
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