| Date | November 2020 | Marks available | 15 | Reference code | 20N.3op3.HL.TZ0.35 |
| Level | Higher level only | Paper | Paper 3 (History of Asia and Oceania) | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Compare and contrast | Question number | 35 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Section 18: Social, cultural and economic developments in Asia (excluding China, Japan and India) (1980–2005)
Compare and contrast religious tensions in two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan and India).
Markscheme
The question requires that candidates give an account of the similarities and differences between religious tensions in two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan, and India), referring to both throughout. There does not need to be an equal number of each. Candidates may refer to the causes and origin of the tension, its nature and the groups involved. They may also discuss the role of leaders, ideologies and rituals while highlighting similarities and differences. There may be a discussion of the political motivation for these tensions. Depending on the countries chosen, the role of external factors and other countries could also be discussed. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
Examiners report
The question required that candidates give an account of the similarities and differences between religious tensions in two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan, and India), referring to both throughout.
