AP WORLD HISTORY FREE-RESPONSE QUESTION
WORLD HISTORY
(Suggested writing time – 40 minutes)
Handwrite in pen; due: _____________________
Directions: You are to answer the following question. You should spend 5 minutes organizing or
outlining your essay. Write a formal change and continuity essay that:
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Has a relevant thesis and supports that thesis with appropriate historical evidence.
Addresses all parts of the question.
Uses world historical context to show change and continuity.
Analyzes the process and reason for change & continuity
Analyze the changes and continuities in the Islamic Caliphates of the Middle East between 661 and
945 in each of the THREE following categories:
Government administration
Economy
Culture