| Date | November 2020 | Marks available | 15 | Reference code | 20N.3op3.HL.TZ0.34 |
| Level | Higher level only | Paper | Paper 3 (History of Asia and Oceania) | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | To what extent | Question number | 34 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Section 17: Developments in Oceania after the Second World War (1945–2005)
To what extent did the rise of Asian economies significantly impact the economic policies of either Australia or New Zealand?
Markscheme
The question requires that candidates consider the merits or otherwise of the suggestion that the rise of Asian economies significantly impacted the economic policies of either Australia or New Zealand. Candidates may begin their response by stating that before the Second World War both countries’ closest trading partner was the UK. However, following the war, trade relations changed significantly. The growth of the “Asian Tiger” economies led to stronger economic ties with these countries and both Australia and New Zealand traded more with ASEAN. Candidates may challenge the assumption in the question and argue that other factors such as the UK joining the EEC or the nationalization of key industries had a greater impact. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
Examiners report
The question required that candidates consider the merits or otherwise of the suggestion that the rise of Asian economies significantly impacted the economic policies of either Australia or New Zealand.
