<p>I just found out the results for my AP Euro Exam(self study) and am now considering also doing World History(so I can get AP scholar before senior year primarily).</p>
<p>What are the major differences between the two tests? How did you prepare for World?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>i took euro this year and world last year. i got a 5 on euro and a 4 on world, even though i thought euro was much much harder (yet more intersting).</p>
<p>Basically, what I did for both exams was thoroughly read Barrons. As for the books, I started reading the textbooks they gave us at the beginning of the year, but quickly gave up in both courses and simple read Barron's reviews. Trust me, it helps!</p>
<p>AP Wold has a very broad spectrum, starting with ancient civilizations and ending in the 21st century, whereas Euro only covers Dark Ages - 21st century. The essay question set-up is primarily the same (1 DBQ and 2 open ended) for both tests.</p>
<p>Thanks! How much teacher involvement did you have?</p>
<p>Our class had a lot of teacher involvement, particularily in the lecture area.</p>
<p>I read that World is more memorization than Euro. I'm considering taking World too. Do you know by any chance what textbok to buy for World?</p>
<p>I've heard a lot of different things. One is I think World Civilizations by Stearn(sp?), and The Earth and its People. The summer reading is usually Guns, Germs and Steel.</p>
<p>Anyone have other suggestions?</p>
<p>Guns, Germs and Steel is what we read for Euro. </p>
<p>WHAT A BORING PIECE OF ****</p>
<p>We read The Prince for Euro.</p>
<p>If you're motivated to do well on the exam, and diligently read it, Traditions & Encounters is an amazing resource. You will easily get a 5 by reading it. Also, supplementing it with Princeton Review's prep book in the last month before the exam is a good idea.</p>
<p>Hah. Motivation is not a problem ^.^ Thanks for the input!</p>