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Date May 2021 Marks available 15 Reference code 21M.3op1.HL.TZ0.31
Level Higher level only Paper Paper 3 (History of Africa and the Middle East) Time zone TZ0
Command term To what extent Question number 31 Adapted from N/A

Question

Section 16: Social and cultural developments in Africa in the 19th and 20th centuries

To what extent did colonialism change social and cultural values in any two African countries?

Markscheme

The question requires that candidates consider the merits or otherwise of the statement that colonialism changed social and cultural values in any two chosen African countries. Both countries will be a feature of the response. Candidates may refer to how colonialism changed social and cultural values through the introduction of formal education, religion and the social impact of paid employment may also be considered. New farming methods, infrastructures such as medical facilities and transport were developed. New household goods and languages were also introduced such as English and French. Other relevant factors may be addressed, but with a focus on the issue in the question, to support the fact that not all social and cultural values were changed by colonialism. Candidates’ opinions or conclusions will be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.

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HL options: first exams 2017 » HL option 1: History of Africa and the Middle East » 16: Social and cultural developments in Africa in the 19th and 20th centuries » Changing social and cultural values
HL options: first exams 2017 » HL option 1: History of Africa and the Middle East » 16: Social and cultural developments in Africa in the 19th and 20th centuries
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