The two documents below both list hundreds of AP US History essay questions. The first document includes all of the real AP US History exam essay questions from 2001. Use these sample AP U.S. History essays to get ideas for your own AP essays. These essays are examples of good AP-level writing. The AP U.S. History Exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes long and includes both a 105-minute multiple-choice/short-answer section and a 90-minute free-response section. The AP World History Exam is approximately 3 hours and 5 minutes long and has two parts — multiple choice questions and free response questions. AP U.S. HISTORY EXAM: 3 HOURS 15 MINUTES. The AP Exam questions measure students’ knowledge of U.S. history and their ability to think historically. Free AP Notes and College Essays. We have the best AP notes, chapter outlines, and study guides — contributed by students and teachers like yourself. AP World History Revisions. A revised AP World History Exam format and minor revisions to the AP World History course will launch in 2016-17. Learn more. The new AP U.S. History course effective Fall 2014 will give educators the flexibility to teach the course in depth and to cultivate students’ thinking skills. AP ® World History 2014 Free-Response Questions © 2014 The College Board. College Board, Advanced Placement Program, AP, AP Central, and the acorn logo AP® WORLD HISTORY 2014 SCORING GUIDELINE © 2014 The College Board. Visit the College Board on the Web: . Question 1. BASIC CORE (competence).