Test Information

Beginning in June 2019, two versions of the Global History and Geography Regents will be offered: the current "Transition Exam in Global History and Geography," which will be offered through June 2020, and the "Global History and Geography II" Regents, which will be offered simultaneously with the "Transition Exam" through June 2020 and will become the sole version of this exam beginning in August 2020.

The Global History and Geography II Regents will be based on the skills, practices, and content that are outlined in the "New York State K–12 Social Studies Framework," which can be found at https://www.engageny.org/resource/new-york-state-k-12-social-studies-framework. This is exam will test your knowledge of major world events, key nations, and noteworthy individuals from 1750 to the present. In addition, this exam will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate the "social studies practices," including gathering, using, and interpreting evidence; applying chronological reasoning and causation; comparing and contextualizing; using geographic reasoning; demonstrating a knowledge of economics and economic systems; and understanding civic participation.