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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.

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Syllabus sections

World history topics: first exams 2017 » 6. Causes and effects of Early Modern wars (1500–1750) » Practices and impact on outcome » Significance of technological developments
World history topics: first exams 2017 » 6. Causes and effects of Early Modern wars (1500–1750) » Practices and impact on outcome
World history topics: first exams 2017 » 6. Causes and effects of Early Modern wars (1500–1750)
World history topics: first exams 2017

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