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Date November 2016 Marks available 20 Reference code 16N.3op2a.HL.TZ0.3
Level Higher level only Paper Paper 3 (Aspects of the history of Africa) - last exams 2016 Time zone TZ0
Command term Evaluate Question number 3 Adapted from N/A

Question

Evaluate the argument that the most important causes of the Mfecane were economic.

Markscheme

Candidates are required to appraise the merit of the argument that the most important causes of the Mfecane were economic. They may look at factors such as the economic changes resulting from the introduction of corn and the rise of slaving activities in the region, which led in turn to ecological pressures and competition for resources. Other non-economic factors such as the personal role of Shaka in unleashing wars of conquest in southern Africa, as well as military innovations and changes in political organization, may also be considered.

Indicative content

Economic causes

Other causes

The above material is an indication of what candidates may elect to write about in their responses. However, the list is not exhaustive and no set answer is required.

Examiners and moderators are reminded of the need to apply the markbands that provide the “best fit” to the responses given by candidates and to award credit wherever it is possible to do so.

[20 marks]

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Syllabus sections

Last exams 2016 » HL options: last exams 2016 » HL option 2: Aspects of the history of Africa » 2. Pre-colonial African states (Southern and West Africa) 1800‑1900
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