IB History Flashcards
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Which regional option in IB History HL Paper 3 covers the history of the Americas?
Answer: Option 2: History of the Americas
Option 2 in Paper 3 covers the History of the Americas, including topics from pre-Columbian civilizations through to the Cold War era in the region.
The IB History course at both SL and HL requires study of a minimum of how many Paper 2 world history topics?
Answer: Two
Both SL and HL students must study at least two of the twelve world history topics for Paper 2 examination.
In the context of IB History, 'historiography' refers to:
Answer: The study of how history has been written and interpreted over time
Historiography refers to the study of how historical accounts have been written, debated, and revised by historians over time.
Which component assesses IB History students on their ability to analyze and compare historical sources under timed exam conditions?
Answer: Paper 1 source-based section
Paper 1 is the timed, source-based paper where students analyze, compare, and evaluate a set of provided historical sources.
What is the word limit for the IB History Extended Essay?
Answer: 4,000 words
The IB Extended Essay in History has a maximum word limit of 4,000 words.
Which of the following best describes the 'prescribed subject' component of IB History Paper 1?
Answer: Students answer structured questions using a provided booklet of sources
Paper 1 provides students with a source booklet containing 4–5 documents and asks structured questions testing source analysis skills.
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