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The Second World War (1939-1945)

Appeared in 10 of the 11 available papers.

Examined in
10 of 11 papers

Appears almost every year — treat as core

Typically worth
5.6 marks

Average per paper it appears in · 56 marks in total

Usual form
Short answer

45% of this chapter's 22 questions

Needs a diagram
14%

3 questions carry a figure — practise drawing them

Question-type distribution

  • Short answer10
  • Reasoning7
  • MCQ4
  • Source-based1

Most frequent topics

Consequences of the Second World War 5Causes of the Second World War 3Japanese invasion of China 2Hitler and Poland 1Failure of collective security 1Hitler's attack on Poland 1Failure of the League of Nations 1Outbreak of the Second World War 1
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22 questions

1

Select the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answer only.)

9

Read the passage given and answer the following questions:

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In an effort to secure resources for its expanding industries, Japan invaded the northern Chinese province of Manchuria. Although many Western nations protested the Japanese action, most members of the League of Nations, including Canada, opposed any form of military intervention to defend Chinese sovereignty. A League of Nations commission, headed by the British diplomat Lord Lytton, was dispatched to Manchuria to investigate. — Loyal Edmonton Regiment Museum

1

Select the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answer only.)

9

The world wars marked a turning point in the history of the world. With reference to this period, answer the following questions:

5

Look at the picture given and answer the questions that follow:

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10

With reference to the Second World War and the Non-Aligned Movement, answer the following:

9

With reference to the Rise of Dictatorships and the Second World War, answer the following:

2

Answer briefly each of the questions (a) to (j):

9

With reference to the Two Major World Wars in the 20th century, answer the following questions:

2

Answer briefly each of the questions (a) to (j):

9

The 1914 and 1939 Wars that engulfed almost the entire world were known as World Wars due to their unprecedented impact and dimension. In this context, answer the following:

2

Answer briefly each of the questions (a) to (j):