{"id":26870,"date":"2016-12-20T22:39:24","date_gmt":"2016-12-20T22:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=26870"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:49:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T19:49:04","slug":"western-civilization-i","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/clep\/western-civilization-i\/","title":{"rendered":"CLEP<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Western Civilization I Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The College Board administers the College-Level Examination Program<sup>&reg;<\/sup> (CLEP<sup>&reg;<\/sup>), which offers affordable exams that help students receive college credits. This article covers the CLEP Western Civilization I exam, which covers the Ancient Near East to 1648.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free CLEP Western Civilization I practice test, and check out our premium-quality CLEP test prep resources by clicking the links below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/clep\/western-civilization-i.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'CLEPWesCivI Guide Click']);\">CLEP Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/clep\/western-civilization-i.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'CLEPWesCivI Flashcard Click']);\">CLEP Flashcards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/clep\/\">Other CLEP Tests<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"What_is_the_CLEP_Western_Civilization_I_Test\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>What is the CLEP Western Civilization I Test?<\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned previously, CLEP tests can be taken to earn college credits for the things you already know. If you have learned the test material through on-the-job training, previous studies, or simple life experience, you can take this one exam and receive college credit as if you took the one-semester course!<\/p>\n<p>By taking and passing the CLEP Western Civilization I test, you can skip the first semester of the Western civilizations course at college. This will potentially:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allow you to earn three or more college credits<\/li>\n<li>Save you money because the test is cheaper than a semester at college<\/li>\n<li>Allow you to graduate on time or possibly to graduate ahead of schedule<\/li>\n<li>Add flexibility to your degree program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Taking the CLEP Western Civilization I test can save you from hours of classwork and all of the hours of homework that professors assign. You should check with your college before taking this test to make sure they will accept it.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Eligibility\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>CLEP tests are open to anyone to take at any time! There are no age restrictions or educational requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples of who takes the CLEP Western Civilization I test:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>College students<\/li>\n<li>High school students who are preparing to graduate<\/li>\n<li>Homeschool students<\/li>\n<li>Adults who are returning to school<\/li>\n<li>Professionals who want to use the exam results to help advance their careers<\/li>\n<li>Applicants to master\u2019s degree programs that still have undergraduate prerequisites they need to fulfill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Outline_Review\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Outline Review<\/h2>\n<p>The CLEP Western Civilization I test contains 120 questions and has a time limit of 90 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Every question on the test is designed to test one or more of the following abilities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your ability to understand important factual knowledge of developments in Western civilization<\/li>\n<li>Your ability to identify the causes and effects of major historical events<\/li>\n<li>Your ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate textual and graphic historical materials<\/li>\n<li>Your ability to distinguish the relevant from the irrelevant<\/li>\n<li>Your ability to reach conclusions on the basis of facts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The questions are split into six content categories.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CLEP-Western-Civilization-I-Test-Outline-01.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CLEP-Western-Civilization-I-Outline-01.svg\" alt=\"exam outline for the CLEP Western Civilization I exam, which contains 120 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 90 minutes\" width=\"485.3\" height=\"503.7\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-177200\" role=\"img\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Ancient_Near_East_(8%2510%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Ancient Near East (8%-10%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this section cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Religion, technical developments, and culture in and near the Fertile Crescent<\/li>\n<li>Political evolution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Ancient_Greece_and_Hellenistic_Civilization_(15%25%E2%80%9317%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Ancient Greece and Hellenistic Civilization (15%\u201317%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this section cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Political evolution to Periclean Athens<\/li>\n<li>Culture, thought, and religion of Ancient Greece<\/li>\n<li>Culture, thought, and religion of Hellenistic Greece<\/li>\n<li>Periclean Athens through the Peloponnesian Wars<\/li>\n<li>The Hellenistic political structure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Ancient_Rome_(15%25%E2%80%9317%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Ancient Rome (15%\u201317%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this section cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Political evolution of the Republic and of the Empire<\/li>\n<li>Roman thought and culture<\/li>\n<li>Early Christianity<\/li>\n<li>The Germanic invasions<\/li>\n<li>The late empire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Medieval_History_(23%25%E2%80%9327%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Medieval History (23%\u201327%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this section cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Byzantium and Islam<\/li>\n<li>Early medieval politics and culture through Charlemagne<\/li>\n<li>Feudal and manorial institutions<\/li>\n<li>The medieval Church<\/li>\n<li>Medieval thought and culture<\/li>\n<li>Rise of the towns and changing economic forms<\/li>\n<li>Feudal monarchies<\/li>\n<li>The late medieval church<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Renaissance_and_Reformation_(13%25%E2%80%9317%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Renaissance and Reformation (13%\u201317%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this section cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Renaissance in Italy<\/li>\n<li>The Renaissance outside Italy<\/li>\n<li>The New Monarchies<\/li>\n<li>Protestantism and Catholicism reformed and reorganized<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Early_Modern_Europe,_15601648_(10%25%E2%80%9315%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Early Modern Europe, 1560-1648 (10%\u201315%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this section cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The opening of the Atlantic<\/li>\n<li>The Commercial Revolution<\/li>\n<li>Dynastic and religious conflicts<\/li>\n<li>Thought and culture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's CLEP Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/clep\/western-civilization-i.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a 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The CLEP Western Civilization I test is administered throughout the year on a very flexible schedule.<\/p>\n<p>At the top of the page on the far right-hand side, you will see a heading marked \u201cMy CLEP account.\u201d This drop-down menu will allow you to go to the correct page to establish an account manage your profile, see the exams you have taken, and view the grades of the exams you have taken. You can also request a transcript from this page.<\/p>\n<p>During the registration process, you will need to pay the $97 testing fee. You will also choose whether to take the exam at a testing center or remotely. If you are taking the test in-person, you must ensure that you print out your examination ticket once you have completed the registration process.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Testing_Remotely\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Testing Remotely<\/h2>\n<p>Before registering to take the exam remotely, you should ensure that you meet the technical requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You must have a PC desktop or laptop (Macs, Chromebooks, and tablets are not supported).<\/li>\n<li>Your computer must be using the Windows 10 operating system (Windows 11 is not supported).<\/li>\n<li>Your computer must have the most recent version of Google Chrome installed.<\/li>\n<li>You must have a speaker of some kind, internal or external (headphones are not allowed).<\/li>\n<li>You must have a camera and microphone, internal or external.<\/li>\n<li>You must have a reliable internet connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you have selected the day and time that you want to take the test, you will need to return to the portal of the CLEP website and download the ETS Online Test application. This application is what allows you to take the test on your computer at home.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Inperson_Testing\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>In-person Testing<\/h3>\n<p>On the day of your test, you should arrive at the testing center at least 15 minutes earlier than the scheduled exam time. When you arrive, you will be asked to provide a form of valid, government-issued photo identification, as well as your printed registration ticket.<\/p>\n<p>Before you enter the testing room, you will be asked to leave all personal items in a provided locker. These include your cell phone, pencils, books, and food items.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Remote_Testing\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Remote Testing<\/h3>\n<p>On the day of the test, you should log in to your CLEP account 15-30 minutes before the scheduled exam time. Once you have logged in, you will need to download and install the Proctortrack desktop application. Within this app, you will verify your identity with a face scan and a scan of a valid photo ID. You will also be instructed to use your camera to scan your testing room.<\/p>\n<p>Once the verification process is complete, you will need to open the ETS Online Test application. The proctor will then be able to get you set up and begin the exam.<\/p>\n<p>During the exam, you must ensure that no one enters your testing room. If someone does enter, you must ask them to leave, and you cannot say anything else to them.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Test_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Test is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>The CLEP Western Civilization I test is scored so that one point is awarded for each correct answer, and you will not have points taken away for any incorrect answers. You will also not have points taken away if you skip a question altogether. The number of correct answers you have will be your raw score.<\/p>\n<p>The raw score will be converted into a scaled score, which is typically in numeric form ranging from 20 to about 80.<\/p>\n<p>Your unofficial score report will be available on your screen as soon as you finish the test, and an official report will be made available the next day when you log in to your CLEP account.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's CLEP Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/clep\/western-civilization-i.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/clep\/western-civilization-i.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/clepwesciviflash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the CLEP Western Civilization I test?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 120 multiple-choice questions on the test.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the CLEP Western Civilization I test?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for the test is 90 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the CLEP Western Civilization I test?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There is no set passing score for this test. Every college has its own scoring standards.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the CLEP Western Civilization I test cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The testing fee is $97.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Peter Rench.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Peter-Rench-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Peter Rench<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Peter Rench joined Mometrix in 2009 and serves as Vice President of Product Development, responsible for overseeing all new product development and quality improvements. 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