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Date November 2016 Marks available 20 Reference code 16N.3op5a.HL.TZ0.3
Level Higher level only Paper Paper 3 (Aspects of the history of Europe and the Middle East) - last exams 2016) Time zone TZ0
Command term To what extent Question number 3 Adapted from N/A

Question

To what extent did Mazzini’s ideology contribute to Italian unification?

Markscheme

The focus must be on the importance of Mazzini’s Republican ideology in the unification of Italy. Candidates are required to show an understanding of what this ideology was and the extent to which it inspired other leaders in the unification process. Other factors leading to unification could also be examined such as the roles of Cavour and Garibaldi; however, the main focus of responses should be Mazzini’s ideological contribution to unification.

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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 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.

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Last exams 2016 » HL options: last exams 2016 » HL option 5: Aspects of the history of Europe and the Middle East » 2. Unification and consolidation of Germany and Italy 1815‑90
Last exams 2016 » HL options: last exams 2016 » HL option 5: Aspects of the history of Europe and the Middle East
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