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IBDP History: Key Concepts & Command Terms

Master the six key concepts of history and essential command terms for IBDP History Papers 1, 2, and 3.

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#1

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Causation

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A key concept focusing on the causes of historical events. Students must analyze short-term triggers and long-term underlying conditions to explain why events occurred.

#2

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Consequence

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A key concept examining the effects of historical events. Analysis should distinguish between immediate, short-term, and long-term impacts on different groups or societies.

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Continuity

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A key concept identifying what remained unchanged during a specific period. It helps assess the pace of historical change and the persistence of traditions or structures.

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Change

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A key concept identifying what altered during a period. Students must identify turning points and assess the extent and rate of historical transformation.

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Significance

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A key concept evaluating the importance of specific events, individuals, or decisions. Assessment often relies on the impact on contemporary events or subsequent history.

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