Avanced Placement European History (commonly known as AP European History, AP Modern European History, AP MEH, Euro AP, AP Euro, APE, MEHAP, APEH, EHAP, or simply Euro) is a course and examination offered by the United States organization, the College Board, through the Advanced Placement Program. This course is for high school students, commonly sophomores, who are interested in a first year university level course in European history. The course surveys European history from the year 1450 to 2004, focusing on religious, social, economic, and political themes.