Mastering IB History Paper 1

What is the primary focus of IB History Paper 1?

• Presenting personal opinions

• Writing long essays

• Demonstrating analytical skills

• Memorizing historical facts

How much time is allocated for the IB History Paper 1 exam?

• 75 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 90 minutes

Which case studies are WE covering?

• Rights and Protests

• Move to Global War

• Military Leaders

• Conflict and Intervention

What type of sources are primarily used in Paper 1?

• Analytical essays

• Secondary sources

• Tertiary sources

• Primary sources

How many sources are provided in the Paper 1 exam?

• Six

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the mark allocation for the first question of Paper 1?

• Four marks

• Two marks

• Three marks

• Five marks

How should you approach the source analysis question?

• Focus only on the content

• Concentrate on the author's bias only

• Analyze origin, purpose, and content

• Ignore the source's limitations

What is the key to success in the comparison question?

• Ignoring the source's context

• Identifying only differences

• Focusing on similarities

• Balancing similarities and differences

How many minutes should be allocated to the final evaluative question?

• 20 minutes

• 25 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

What is essential for the evaluative question in Paper 1?

• Narrative recounting

• Personal reflection

• Analytical and evaluative response

• Descriptive writing