IB IB History 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is a prescribed subject option for IB History Paper 1?
- The origins of the First World War
- Rights and protest (Correct answer)
- The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries
- Authoritarian states in the 20th century
Correct 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.
Question 2: How many essay questions must HL History students answer in Paper 3?
- One
- Two
- Three (Correct answer)
- Four
Correct answer: Three
HL History students must answer three essay questions in Paper 3, each from their chosen regional option.
Question 3: Which IB History Paper 2 topic specifically addresses 'the rise and rule of single-party states'?
- Topic 1
- Topic 2
- Topic 3 (Correct answer)
- Topic 4
Correct 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.
Question 4: What percentage of the final IB History HL grade does the Internal Assessment contribute?
- 10%
- 20% (Correct answer)
- 25%
- 30%
Correct answer: 20%
The Internal Assessment (historical investigation) contributes 20% of the final HL grade in IB History.
Question 5: In IB History, OPVL stands for:
- Order, Purpose, Value, Limitation
- Origin, Purpose, Value, Limitation (Correct answer)
- Origin, Perspective, Validity, Limitation
- Overview, Purpose, Validity, Logic
Correct answer: Origin, Purpose, Value, Limitation
OPVL (Origin, Purpose, Value, Limitation) is the framework used to evaluate historical sources in IB History.
Question 6: IB History Paper 2 requires students to answer how many essays from a choice of topics?
- One essay from one topic
- Two essays from two different topics (Correct answer)
- Three essays from three topics
- Two essays from the same topic
Correct 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.
IB IB History 2
Which of the following is a prescribed subject option for IB History Paper 1?