IB Paper 2 - Topic 7. Origins, development and impact of industrialization (1750–2005) past paper questions complete to Nov 2024
There are three parts to the syllabus. Below are how questions have been asked. In the exam, two questions are asked from two of the three topics. Remember regions should not be a problem because you have studied many regions, notably the USA and UK. See these questions in the years they were asked.
Topic - The origins of industrialisation |
Evaluate how important human and natural resources were to the industrialization of one country. “Industrialization was entirely the result of technological development.” Discuss with reference to two countries, each from a different region. Evaluate the significance of individuals to the origins of industrialization in two countries. “The exploitation of natural resources was the most significant contributor to industrialization.” Discuss with reference to two countries. To what extent was political stability the main factor which enabled industrialization in two countries? Evaluate the significance of technological developments to the origins of industrialization in two countries. “Technological developments were the most important reason for industrialization.” Discuss, with reference to two countries in the period 1750–2005. “The availability of human and natural resources was the main factor in the origin of industrialization in the period 1750-2005.” Discuss with reference to two countries. |
Topic - The impact and significance of key developments |
To what extent did industrialization in two countries rely upon developments in transportation? Evaluate the significance of mass production in two countries, each from a different region. Discuss the view that the production of iron and steel was the most important factor in the industrialization of two countries. “Developments in energy and power had the most significant role in the process of industrialization.” Discuss with reference to two countries. “The most significant development of industrialization was improved communications.” Discuss with reference to two countries. Examine the impact of developments in transportation on the industrialization of two countries. Evaluate the significance of developments in energy and power to industrialization in two countries. Discuss the importance of developments in energy and power for industrialization in two countries, each chosen from a different region. “Developments in transportation were key to industrialization.” Discuss with reference to two countries, each chosen from a different region. Examine the impact of developments in energy and power on industrialization in two countries, each chosen from a different region. To what extent was the development of transportation the most important factor in the successful industrialization of two countries in the period 1750-2005? |
Topic - The social and political impact of industrialisation |
Evaluate the social and political impact of industrialization in one country. Discuss the impact of urbanization on two industrialized states. Discuss the impact of industrialization on labour conditions in two countries. Compare and contrast the impact of industrialization on the standards of living in two countries. Examine the impact of industrialization on political representation in two countries. “The most significant effect of the growth of cities and factories was social change.” Discuss with reference to two countries, each chosen from a different region. Discuss the impact of industrialization on the standards of living in two countries. “Opposition to industrialization was limited.” Discuss with reference to two countries, each from a different region. “Changes to leisure were the most significant social impact of industrialization.” With reference to two countries, to what extent do you agree with this statement? “The impact of industrialization on labour conditions was mainly positive.” Discuss with reference to two countries. Evaluate the social impact of the introduction of new products in two countries in the period 1750-2005. Discuss the reasons for opposition to industrialization in two countries in the period 1750-2005. |