IB History Flashcards
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Which of the following is a prescribed subject option for IB History Paper 1?
Answer: Rights and protest
'Rights and protest' is one of the five prescribed subjects available for Paper 1, focusing on civil rights movements and protests.
How many essay questions must HL History students answer in Paper 3?
Answer: Three
HL History students must answer three essay questions in Paper 3, each from their chosen regional option.
Which IB History Paper 2 topic specifically addresses 'the rise and rule of single-party states'?
Answer: Topic 3
Topic 3 in Paper 2 is 'Authoritarian states (20th century),' which covers the rise and rule of single-party states and authoritarian regimes.
What percentage of the final IB History HL grade does the Internal Assessment contribute?
Answer: 20%
The Internal Assessment (historical investigation) contributes 20% of the final HL grade in IB History.
In IB History, OPVL stands for:
Answer: Origin, Purpose, Value, Limitation
OPVL (Origin, Purpose, Value, Limitation) is the framework used to evaluate historical sources in IB History.
IB History Paper 2 requires students to answer how many essays from a choice of topics?
Answer: Two essays from two different topics
Students must write two essays in Paper 2, each drawn from a different world history topic to demonstrate breadth of knowledge.
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