The AP World History test, as it exists, covers a wide gamut of time periods – from the hunter-gatherers in the Paleolithic era to 20th century political and social change.

Responding to criticism of its earlier plan to begin the Advanced Placement World History exam around the year 1450, the College Board on Wednesday announced that it would begin the test with ...

The board announced the test would start with the year 1450. Teachers say such a move presents a very Eurocentric view of the world.