Structure of the NMT Ukrainian History Test
The test contains 30 tasks:
- 20 test tasks with selection of the correct answer
- 3 questions with selection of 3 answers from given options
- 4 tasks on establishing correspondences
- 3 tasks on establishing sequence of events
Passing (minimum) score: 8 test points
Ukrainian History is included in the second block of testing along with an elective subject. 120 minutes are allocated for the entire block.
Approximately for history: 60 minutes
What the NMT in Ukrainian History Covers
The program covers all of Ukrainian history from ancient times to the present:
- 🏛️ Ancient history: Trypillian culture, Kyivan Rus
- ⚔️ Cossack era: Bohdan Khmelnytsky, Ivan Mazepa, Zaporizhian Sich
- 🎭 National liberation movements: Ukrainian Revolution 1917-1921
- 📜 Tragic pages: Holodomor 1932-1933
- ⚡ 20th century: World War II, Soviet era
- 🇺🇦 Contemporary: Independent Ukraine, Revolution of Dignity, Russian-Ukrainian war (from 2014)
How to Prepare Effectively
✅ Preparation Strategies
- Create a chronological timeline of key events with dates for each period
- Study history by thematic blocks and periods, not chaotically
- Analyze causes and consequences of events — understand connections, not just facts
- Use mind maps to visualize connections between events
- Create comparative tables of similar events from different eras
📚 Most Important Periods
Kyivan Rus:
- Princely era (Volodymyr the Great, Yaroslav the Wise, Volodymyr Monomakh)
- Culture, religion, foreign policy
- Trade and economy
Cossack era:
- Khmelnytsky Uprising and liberation war
- Ruin and Hetmanate
- Zaporozhian Cossacks and Sich
20th century:
- Ukrainian Revolution 1917-1921
- Holodomor and Soviet era
- World War II
- Independent Ukraine (1991 - present)
- Revolution of Dignity and contemporary events
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
❌ Confusion with dates of similar or chronologically close events — group events by chronological periods
❌ Incorrect matching of historical figures and their achievements
❌ Ignoring historical context of the era — understand interconnections between events
❌ Not knowing cause-and-effect relationships between events
❌ Errors in chronological sequence of events
❌ Not knowing terminology — study historical terms and concepts
Working with Maps and Sources
The NMT includes tasks on analyzing:
- 🗺️ Historical maps — determining territories, borders, battle locations, trade routes
- 📄 Historical documents — analyzing sources, document excerpts
- 📊 Diagrams and illustrations — chronological diagrams, event illustrations
💡 Tip: Learn to read map legends and navigate the geography of historical events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know dates?
Yes, knowledge of key dates is mandatory. The NMT includes tasks on event chronology, establishing sequence, and matching dates with events.
Will there be tasks with historical maps?
Yes, there may be tasks analyzing historical maps — determining territories, borders, locations of important battles.
How to remember a large amount of facts?
Use associations, mind maps, comparative tables. Group events by thematic blocks and periods. Review material regularly.
