IB History Flashcards
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Which IB History paper requires students to answer questions on prescribed subjects using primary source documents?
Answer: Paper 1
Paper 1 is the source-based paper that tests students on prescribed subjects using a set of primary and secondary source documents.
In IB HL History, Paper 3 covers which regional option?
Answer: A regional option in depth
Paper 3 is exclusively for HL students and covers a chosen regional option in greater depth, requiring three essay responses.
The IB History Internal Assessment requires students to complete which type of task?
Answer: A historical investigation of 2,200 words
The IB History IA is a historical investigation of approximately 2,200 words that includes an identification and evaluation of sources section.
Which IB History Paper 2 topic covers the causes, practices, and effects of war?
Answer: Topic 2
Paper 2 Topic 2 is 'Causes and effects of 20th-century wars,' and Topic 1 is 'Causes, practices, and effects of war' covering conflicts from various periods.
What is the maximum score achievable in IB History at the Diploma Programme level?
Answer: 7
Each IB subject, including History, is graded on a scale of 1 to 7, where 7 is the highest possible score.
In IB History, the section of the IA that replaced the 'Reflection' component in the 2017 syllabus revision is called:
Answer: Reflection
The 2017 syllabus revision reintroduced the 'Reflection' section, which asks students to reflect on the methods used by historians.
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