IB IB History 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which regional option in IB History HL Paper 3 covers the history of the Americas?
- Option 1: History of Africa and the Middle East
- Option 2: History of the Americas (Correct answer)
- Option 3: History of Asia and Oceania
- Option 4: History of Europe
Correct 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.
Question 2: The IB History course at both SL and HL requires study of a minimum of how many Paper 2 world history topics?
- One
- Two (Correct answer)
- Three
- Four
Correct answer: Two
Both SL and HL students must study at least two of the twelve world history topics for Paper 2 examination.
Question 3: In the context of IB History, 'historiography' refers to:
- The writing of biographies of famous historians
- The study of how history has been written and interpreted over time (Correct answer)
- The primary sources used to reconstruct past events
- The chronological ordering of historical events
Correct 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.
Question 4: Which component assesses IB History students on their ability to analyze and compare historical sources under timed exam conditions?
- Paper 2 essay section
- Paper 1 source-based section (Correct answer)
- Internal Assessment
- Extended Essay
Correct 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.
Question 5: What is the word limit for the IB History Extended Essay?
- 2,200 words
- 3,500 words
- 4,000 words (Correct answer)
- 6,000 words
Correct answer: 4,000 words
The IB Extended Essay in History has a maximum word limit of 4,000 words.
Question 6: Which of the following best describes the 'prescribed subject' component of IB History Paper 1?
- Students write one essay on a topic of their choice
- Students answer structured questions using a provided booklet of sources (Correct answer)
- Students complete an oral examination on a historical event
- Students submit a portfolio of primary source analyses
Correct 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.
IB IB History 3
Which regional option in IB History HL Paper 3 covers the history of the Americas?