Date | November 2019 | Marks available | 15 | Reference code | 19N.2.BP.TZ0.11 |
Level | Both SL and HL | Paper | Paper 2 - first exams 2017 | Time zone | TZ0 |
Command term | Evaluate | Question number | 11 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Topic 6: Causes and effects of Early Modern wars (1500–1750)
Evaluate the significance of technological developments to the outcome of two Early Modern wars.
Markscheme
The question requires that candidates make an appraisal of the significance of technological developments to the outcome of two Early Modern wars. The two wars may or may not be from the same region and they may or may not have been contemporaneous with each other. The developments discussed may predate or extend beyond the timeframe, but they must be clearly linked to the issue raised in the question. Candidates may offer equal coverage of the outcome of both wars, or they may prioritize their evaluation of one. A comparative approach may or may not be used. Both strengths/importance and limitations must be clearly indicated but there does not need to be an equal number of each. While other relevant factors such as leadership, terrain or economic factors, may be referred to, the bulk of the response will remain on the issue raised in the question.