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Date November 2019 Marks available 15 Reference code 19N.3op4.HL.TZ0.3
Level Higher level only Paper Paper 3 (History of Europe) Time zone TZ0
Command term Discuss Question number 3 Adapted from N/A

Question

Section 2: Muslims and Jews in medieval Europe (1095–1492)

“The loss of economic activity was the most significant result of the conflict between the Christian-ruled and Muslim-ruled states in Spain.” Discuss.

Markscheme

The question requires that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the statement that the loss of economic activity was the most significant result of the conflict between the Christian-ruled and Muslim-ruled states in Spain. Candidates may refer to the disruption of important channels of trade in agriculture, traditional crafts and commerce. Candidates may discuss how the economic impact of the conflict might have varied in cities, ports or different states. Candidates may refer to the importance and impact of the conflict on maritime commerce for the Muslim states. Candidates may refer to the commercial realignment that occurred in the thirteenth century with the opening of the Straits of Gibraltar to Christian trade. While other relevant factors, for example the impact of the Crusades, the territorial expansion of the Christian states and loss of lands by the Muslims states, may be referred to, the bulk of the response will remain on the issue raised in the question.

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Syllabus sections

HL options: first exams 2017 » HL option 4: History of Europe » 2: Muslims and Jews in medieval Europe (1095–1492) » Continuous conflict between the Christian-ruled and Muslim-ruled states in Spain: results: warfare on the borders between Christian and Muslim states, for example, the Mediterranean and the Balkans; loss of economic activity and loss of cultural and intellectual diversity; growth of anti-Muslim feelings
HL options: first exams 2017 » HL option 4: History of Europe » 2: Muslims and Jews in medieval Europe (1095–1492)
HL options: first exams 2017 » HL option 4: History of Europe
HL options: first exams 2017

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