| Date | May 2019 | Marks available | 15 | Reference code | 19M.3op1.HL.TZ0.32 |
| Level | Higher level only | Paper | Paper 3 (History of Africa and the Middle East) | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Examine | Question number | 32 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Section 16: Social and cultural developments in Africa in the 19th and 20th centuries
Examine the impact of colonialism on education in two African countries.
Markscheme
The question requires that candidates consider the interrelationship between colonialism and its impact on the development of education in two African countries. The impact of colonialism may extend beyond the timeframe but it must be clearly linked to the issue raised in the question. Candidates may offer equal coverage of the two countries, or they may emphasize their examination of one country. However, both countries must feature in the response. A comparative approach may or may not be used. Candidates may refer to the extent to which an education system was developed in the country, number of schools, literacy rates, opportunities for higher education. The geographical extent of the education system and its impact on society and culture may also be considered. Roles played by highly educated Africans in the development of the country and how education contributed to this development may be considered.
Examiners report
The question required that candidates consider the interrelationship between colonialism and its impact on the development of education.
