History

For the timeline, in chronological order, indicate what you would identify as the ten most important events in western history before 1600 CE.  Briefly explain your selection of each event.  (You do not have to give specific dates, but you do need to give approximate dates.)  See the Sample Test Items.

The Essay, approximately 400 to 600 words in length, that you will write in the testing lab is as follows:

Do these excerpts from Columbus’ log provide us with any useful information about the native societies of these islands?  For example, what?  Cite specific evidence.  (A copy of the text will be provided for you.)