Date | November 2019 | Marks available | 15 | Reference code | 19N.2.BP.TZ0.4 |
Level | Both SL and HL | Paper | Paper 2 - first exams 2017 | Time zone | TZ0 |
Command term | Evaluate | Question number | 4 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Topic 2: Causes and effects of medieval wars (750–1500)
Evaluate the role of leaders in determining the outcome of two wars.
Markscheme
The question requires that candidates make an appraisal of the outcome of two wars, weighing up the strengths/importance and limitations or otherwise of the role of leaders. The two wars may or may not be from the same region and they may or may not have been contemporaneous with each other. Candidates may offer equal coverage of the two wars, or they may prioritize one over the other. A comparative approach may or may not be used. Both the strengths and limitations of leadership must be clearly indicated but there does not need to be an equal number of each. While other relevant factors, for example, the use of technology, human and economic resources, military skill, may be referred to, the bulk of the response will remain on the issue raised in the question.