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World history topics

Master IB History World history topics with notes created by examiners and strictly aligned with the syllabus.

2.1
Society and economy (750–1400)

Social change, population, trade, culture, technology, religion

2.10
Authoritarian states (20th century)

Emergence, establishment, consolidation, opposition, foreign policy, domestic policy, women and minorities, extent of control

2.11
Causes and effects of 20th century wars

Causes, conduct, technology, mobilization, foreign intervention, peacemaking, consequences

2.12
The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries (20th century)

Grand Alliance, Superpower rivalry, Containment, Détente, Cold War leadership, National impacts, Crises, End of the Cold War

2.2
Causes and effects of wars (750–1500)

Conflict types, causation, leadership, mobilization, warfare, peacemaking, political and social effects

2.3
Dynasties and rulers (750–1500)

Rulership, legitimacy, expansion, law, administration, elites, opposition, succession

2.4
Societies in transition (1400–1700)

Social transformation, population movement, trade, cultural exchange, scientific change, religion and the state

2.5
Early Modern states (1450–1789)

Political change, government, rulers, expansion, resistance, succession

2.6
Causes and effects of Early Modern wars (1500–1750)

Causation, military practice, leadership, technology, foreign intervention, peacemaking, consequences

2.7
Origins, development and impact of industrialization (1750–2005)

Industrial origins, technology, transport, energy, mass production, communications, urbanization, labour, living standards

2.8
Independence movements (1800–2000)

Nationalism, anti-colonial struggle, independence, leadership, state-building

2.9
Emergence and development of democratic states (1848–2000)

Democratic reform, Political leadership, Constitutions, Equality, Social policy, Cultural freedom