IB/Group 3/History

History is more than the study of the past. It is the process of recording, reconstructing and interpreting the past through the investigation of a variety of sources. It is a discipline that gives people an understanding of themselves and others in relation to the world, both past and present. "Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it."

- George Santayana

"History is an account, mostly false, of events, mostly unimportant, which are brought about by rulers, mostly knaves, and soldiers, mostly fools."

- Ambrose Bierce

"A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history."

- Mahatma Gandhi

Course Content
Whichever route is selected the course provides both structure and flexibility, fostering an understanding of major historical events in a global context. It requires students to make comparisons between similar and dissimilar solutions to common human situations, whether they be political, economic or social. It invites comparisons between, but not judgments of, different cultures, political systems and national traditions.

Assessment

 * Paper 1
 * Paper 2
 * Paper 3
 * Internal Assessment

Useful Links

 * History Guide (First Examinations 2010)
 * IB History of the Americas (Not part of this book)
 * IB European History (Not part of this book)

Contributing
For those interested in contributing towards this book, Route 1 is very much unexplored and it is recommended. Sections under Route 2 are planned.