IB History SL
Questionbank
The Standard Level IB History Questionbank is a valuable tool for learning new examples and content across various course topics while also honing the writing skills needed for success on the SL exam. The questions are organized by difficulty and cover a range of topics from Paper 1 and Paper 2 so you can tailor your revision to your needs. The initial offering for the IB History Questionbank includes the most commonly taught Prescribed Subjects, World History Topics, and Regional Options. The remainder are under active development and will be released soon!
Prescribed Subject 3
Move to Global War
PS3.1 - Japanese Expansion
Nationalism & militarism, Japanese domestic issues, Manchuria, Pearl Harbor, League of Nations, international response
PS3.2 - German and Italian Expansion
Fascism & Nazism, economic issues, appeasement, Abyssinia, Nazi-Soviet Pact, and international responses
Prescribed Subject 4
Rights & Protest
Prescribed Subject 4 All
All Questions in Prescribed Subject 4 Rights & Protest
RV Gold
PS4.1 - US Civil Rights Movement
African Americans, segregation, Jim Crow, non-violent protests, Civil & Voting Rights Acts, Martin Luther King Jr, NAACP
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PS4.2 - Apartheid South Africa
Legislation, "classification" systems, Bantustans, defiance campaign, Sharpeville, Rivonia, Mandela, and key groups
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Prescribed Subject 5
Conflict & Intervention
Prescribed Subject 5 All
All Questions in Prescribed Subject 5 Conflict & Intervention
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PS5.1 - Rwanda
Ethnic tension, Hutu power, colonial legacy, Rwandan Civil War, genocide, justice, the refugee crisis, and other impacts
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PS5.2 - Kosovo
Ethnic tension, political issues, Milosevic, ethnic cleansing, international response, refugee crisis, and other impacts
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WH Topic 8
Independence Movements (1800-2000)
WHT8.1 - Origins & Rise to Independence
Relative importance of nationalism, political ideology, religion, race, social & economic issues, wars and other factors
WHT8.2 - Methods Used & Reasons for Success
Violent & non-violent methods used, importance of leaders and other factors in success of independence movements
WHT8.3 - Challenges & Responses in First 10 Years
Political problems, ethnic, racial, and separatist movements, social & economic challenges, and responses
WH Topic 10
Authoritarian States (20th Century)
WHT10.1 - Emergence
Economic, social, political, and other factors influencing emergence and methods to establish control
WHT10.2 - Consolidation & Maintenance of Power
Methods to consolidate and maintain power, treatment of opposition, and impacts of foreign policy on power
WHT10.3 - Aims & Results of Policies
Domestic policies on economy, society, culture, women, and minorities, extent of authoritarian control
WH Topic 11
20th Century Wars
WH Topic 11 All
All Questions in WH Topic 11 20th Century Wars
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WHT11.1 - Causes
Economic, ideological, political, and territorial causes including short- and long-term causes
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WHT11.2 - Practices & Their Impact on Outcome
Types of war, technological developments, mobilization of resources, influence of foreign powers
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WHT11.3 - Effects
Peacemaking, territorial changes, political impacts, economic & social impacts including changes for women
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WH Topic 12
The Cold War
WH Topic 12 All
All Questions in WH Topic 12 The Cold War
RV Gold
WHT12.1 - Rivalry, Mistrust, and Accord
Breakdown of the Grand Alliance, role of ideology, containment, superpower relations, detente, arms race
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WHT12.2 - Leaders & Nations
Impact of leaders on the Cold War & impact of the Cold War on countries around the world
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WHT12.3 - Cold War Crises
Causes, impact and significance of Cold War crises around the world
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard level History Questionbank?
The SL History Questionbank features short-answer questions (some source-based, others not) covering a range of topics and examples for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Questions are organized by difficulty level and can be filtered to match your specific revision needs. Each question includes an Explanation, which outlines possible approaches and ideas to consider, as well as a Sample Answer that demonstrates a full-mark response. Think of the Explanation as showing the range of acceptable responses, while the Sample Answer illustrates the depth and precision required based on the command term and the topic being tested.
How should I use the IB History SL Questionbank?
How you use the Questionbank will vary based on your goals, the time of year, and specific revision needs. If you’re preparing for a quiz on a Cold War crisis you cover in class, head to the relevant subtopic page to review and deepen your understanding with targeted questions. Looking to sharpen your skills for Paper 1’s compare and contrast questions? Practice with source-based prompts—both familiar and new—within any subtopic. Need stronger evidence for your essays? Consider looking at the markschemes for suggested examples and supporting details to help you develop more well-supported arguments.
What if my particular topic or example isn’t covered in the Questionbank?
Our content team is actively developing resources across a wide range of IB History topics, incorporating diverse examples to ensure global relevance for students, so give it some time and let us know what you’d like to see next! Even if the exact content you’re looking for isn’t available yet, practicing with questions that target specific writing or analytical skills can still be incredibly valuable for your exam preparation.