World History teaching resources for the high school classroom: lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes and simulation games for KS3, IGCSE, IB and A-Level teachers.
IGCSE Modern World History Revision: 2023
The Cambridge IGCSE Modern World History Examination consists of two papers:
Paper 1 (two hours): Core Content - Students answer three questions, each one broken into three parts:
(a) Describe (4 marks)
(b) Explain (6 marks)
(c) Assess (10 marks)
Paper 2 (two hours): Sourcework - Students answer six questions based around sources focusing on:
Why had international peace collapsed by 1939?
As well as the specific resources listed below, you could also try these quizzes:
Revision quizzes covering the entire course:
Play Your Dates Right Quiz (tests chronological understanding)
Who Am I? Challenge (tests knowledge of key individuals)
Interactive Paper 1 questions:
Describe [4] [practice questions] | Explain [6] [practice questions] | Assess [10] [practice questions]
Paper 1 (structured questions, two hours)
In Paper 1, you are required to answer THREE questions in the (a) Describe, (b) Explain, (c) Assess format.
You have 40 minutes to answer each of these three questions (i.e. two hours in total).
Section A: Core Content (answer TWO questions from this section)
You will answer two questions from a range of topics in the 20th century.
Section B: Germany Depth Study (answer ONE question from this section)
You will choose one question from a choice of two. It is likely that one question will focus on "The Weimar Republic and the Rise of Hitler" whilst the other will be on "The Nazi Regime".
Weimar Germany | Nazi Germany |
Paper 2 (sourcework questions, 2 hours): Why had international peace collapsed by 1939?
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You will answer six compulsory sourcework questions.
When appropriate, you will use your background knowledge to evaluate and elaborate upon the sources.
The following resources will help you revise and develop your sourcework skills ready for the exam.
Source Overlay Template
Sourcework Skills Overview
Interactive Cartoon Analysis Tool
Origin of Sources: Evaluation Worksheet
Purpose of Sources: Evaluation Worksheet
Nature of Sources: Evaluation Worksheet
Sourcework Question Markschemes
2 Key Cartoonists: Low and Partridge
Other revision sites recommended by ActiveHistory
BBC GCSE Bitesize History | John D. Clare Revision Website | Mr. Allsop History |
Great quick-fire revision tests. | Excellent summaries of key topics. | The revision podcasts in particular are absolutely superb! |
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