IB History SL - Questionbank
PS3.1 - Japanese Expansion

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 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.

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.