Get Ready for the AP European History Exam

As the AP European exam approaches, make sure you are getting your cram on! Check out this guide, as well as other Fiveable resources to help you prepare. Keep in mind when your test date is: Either May 7th, May 19th, or June 2nd.

Multiple Choice Section

• On Paper Exam- 55 Questions in 55 Minutes- Worth 40% of your score
• Online Exam- 55 Questions in 55 Minutes- Worth 40% of your score

Short Answer Section

• On Paper Exam- 3 Questions in 40 minutes- Worth 20% of your score- Question 1 and Question 2 are required- Students can choose between completing Question 3 or Question 4
• Online Exam- 3 Questions in 40 minutes- Worth 20% of your score- Question 1, Question 2, and Question 3 are required

Free Response Section

• On Paper Exam- 2 Questions in 1 hour and 40 minutes- Worth 40% of your score- 1 Document Based Question- 1 Long Essay Question
• Online Exam- 3 Questions in 1 hour and 40 minutes- Worth 40% of your score- 1 Document Based Question- 2 Short Answer Questions

AP European History Cheat Sheet PDF & Review Chart

Make sure to use this review chart to learn all of the important concepts, dates, and vocab that you need to know for the AP European exam! 

AP European History PDF - Review Chart