Understanding IB History Paper 1

What percentage of the final mark does Paper 1 account for in higher level IB History?

• 20%

• 30%

• 15%

• 25%

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

• 2 hours

• 1 hour and 15 minutes

• 1 hour

• 45 minutes

How many sources will students face in Paper 1?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What type of sources will students encounter in Paper 1?

• Only tertiary sources

• A mix of primary and secondary sources

• Only primary sources

• Only secondary sources

What is the primary focus of question 1a in Paper 1?

• Comprehension

• Analysis

• Evaluation

• Interpretation

For question 1b, what type of source will students primarily use?

• Audio recording

• Statistical data

• Written source

• Visual source

What are students required to do in question 2 of Paper 1?

• Compare two sources

• Assess values and limitations of a source

• Write a mini essay

• Interpret a visual source

How many minutes should be spent on question 3?

• 5 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 10 minutes

What is the main task in question 4 of Paper 1?

• Assessing the values and limitations of sources

• Comparing and contrasting sources

• Synthesizing sources with personal knowledge

• Comprehension

How many sources are students advised to use in their answer to question 4?

• All 4

• At least 3

• At least 2

• At least 1