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.