Ap World History 2010 Q3
AP® WORLD HISTORY
2010 SCORING GUIDELINES
Question 3 — Comparative
BASIC CORE (competence)
0–7 Points
1. Has acceptable thesis.
1 Point
• The thesis must include both a valid similarity and a valid difference in methods of political control in two of the empires.
• The thesis must be relevant to the time period, but the dates need not be explicit.
• The thesis must be explicitly stated in the introduction or the specified conclusion of the essay.
• The thesis may appear as one sentence or as multiple sentences.
• A thesis that is split among multiple paragraphs or merely restates the prompt is unacceptable. • The thesis CANNOT count for any other point.
2. Addresses all parts of the question, though not necessarily evenly or thoroughly. 2 Points
For 2 points:
• Identifies at least one valid similarity and one valid difference in methods of political control. • Discusses two empires but not necessarily evenly.
For 1 point:
• Identifies at least one valid similarity or at least one valid difference in methods of political control.
• Discusses two empires but not necessarily evenly.
3. Substantiates thesis with appropriate historical evidence.
2 Points
For 2 points:
• Must provide at least five specific pieces of evidence (at least two from each empire).
• Evidence must be within the designated time periods (e.g., evidence from the
Roman Republic or Qin dynasty is not acceptable).
For 1 point:
• Must provide at least three specific pieces of evidence (at least one from each empire).
• Evidence must be within the designated time periods.
4. Makes at least one direct, relevant comparison between/among societies.
1 Point
(The direct comparison may discuss either similarities or differences.)
• To earn this point, the comparison must be made somewhere other than in the thesis.
5. Analyzes at least one reason for a similarity or a difference identified in a direct comparison.
• Analysis (reason why) must be related to a
2010 SCORING GUIDELINES
Question 3 — Comparative
BASIC CORE (competence)
0–7 Points
1. Has acceptable thesis.
1 Point
• The thesis must include both a valid similarity and a valid difference in methods of political control in two of the empires.
• The thesis must be relevant to the time period, but the dates need not be explicit.
• The thesis must be explicitly stated in the introduction or the specified conclusion of the essay.
• The thesis may appear as one sentence or as multiple sentences.
• A thesis that is split among multiple paragraphs or merely restates the prompt is unacceptable. • The thesis CANNOT count for any other point.
2. Addresses all parts of the question, though not necessarily evenly or thoroughly. 2 Points
For 2 points:
• Identifies at least one valid similarity and one valid difference in methods of political control. • Discusses two empires but not necessarily evenly.
For 1 point:
• Identifies at least one valid similarity or at least one valid difference in methods of political control.
• Discusses two empires but not necessarily evenly.
3. Substantiates thesis with appropriate historical evidence.
2 Points
For 2 points:
• Must provide at least five specific pieces of evidence (at least two from each empire).
• Evidence must be within the designated time periods (e.g., evidence from the
Roman Republic or Qin dynasty is not acceptable).
For 1 point:
• Must provide at least three specific pieces of evidence (at least one from each empire).
• Evidence must be within the designated time periods.
4. Makes at least one direct, relevant comparison between/among societies.
1 Point
(The direct comparison may discuss either similarities or differences.)
• To earn this point, the comparison must be made somewhere other than in the thesis.
5. Analyzes at least one reason for a similarity or a difference identified in a direct comparison.
• Analysis (reason why) must be related to a