| Date | November 2020 | Marks available | 15 | Reference code | 20N.3op3.HL.TZ0.33 |
| Level | Higher level only | Paper | Paper 3 (History of Asia and Oceania) | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Discuss | Question number | 33 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Section 17: Developments in Oceania after the Second World War (1945–2005)
“Multiculturalism was the most significant development in society.” Discuss with reference to either Australia or New Zealand.
Markscheme
The question requires that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the statement that multiculturalism was the most significant development in society. Candidates should discuss the impact of multiculturalism on society, such as the growth in religious and ethnic diversity. Candidates may also consider the impact of multiculturalism on language, education and the arts. It could also be argued that multiculturalism led to many social problems such as racial and religious tensions. Candidates may also challenge the assumption in the question and argue that there were other significant developments that had a wider impact on society. These could include women’s rights or the rights of indigenous people. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
Examiners report
The question required that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the statement that multiculturalism was the most significant development in society. Candidates needed to choose either Australia or New Zealand.
