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IGCSE History Past Papers & Drilling (Paper 2): Source Analysis, Comparison, Reliability
TUTORZONE ORIGINAL DRILLING MOCK · CAMBRIDGE IGCSE HISTORY (0470) PAPER 2
Written to the Cambridge 0470 syllabus: Paper 2 Document Questions, 40 marks, 1 h 45 min, 30% (one source-based question); plus Paper 1 structured (60, 40%) and Component 3 / Paper 4 (30%). This is a Paper 2 drilling mock: 4 questions demonstrating the 40-mark core skills, with answers and techniques.
What is in IGCSE History (0470) Paper 2?
Direct answer: Paper 2 Document Questions, 40 marks, 1 h 45 min, 30% (one source-based question).
Assessment at a glance (2027)
| Component | Content | Weighting | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 2 (Document Questions) | Source-based, 40 marks | 30% | 1 h 45 min |
| Paper 1 (Structured Questions) | Structured essays, 60 marks | 40% | 2 hours |
IGCSE History Paper 2 drilling technique: cover both value and limitations; reliability needs author, purpose and context; comparisons set points (stance, tone, content). Use NOP (Nature, Origin, Purpose).
How this paper was built
This is a TutorZone original drilling mock: the questions follow the Cambridge 0470 structure (Paper 2, 40 marks, 30%) and the answers are our own, not Cambridge past papers or marking references.
Pacing
| Section | Marks | Suggested time | What to do first |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 2 (Document Questions) | 30% | about 26 min per part | value + limitation + reliability |
| Paper 1 (Structured Questions) | 40% | about 30 min per question | causes + argument |
How is source reliability analysed?
Direct answer: use NOP – Nature, Origin and Purpose – plus the historical context.
Paper 2: document drilling (4 demonstrated)
Cover value and limitation; use NOP for reliability.
Question 1 (10 marks)
Source A is a soldier’s 1916 letter describing the Somme. What is its value for studying the battle?
Question 2 (10 marks)
Compare how Source A (the soldier’s letter) and Source B (a newspaper report) describe the Somme.
Question 3 (10 marks)
Source C is a clause of the 1919 Treaty of Versailles. What was its impact on Germany?
Question 4 (10 marks)
Source D is a British editorial after the 1938 Munich Agreement. Is it reliable?
What should a source answer cover?
Direct answer: both value and limitations, supported by quotations from the source.
Paper 2 answers
Question 1
Value: a first-hand eyewitness view of trench conditions and morale (4); limitations: subjective, single perspective, possible censorship (6).
Question 2
The letter stresses casualties and fear (5); the paper stresses heroism and victory, serving as propaganda (5).
Question 3
The clause forced Germany to cede territory, pay reparations and limit its military (5), causing economic hardship and humiliation that helped sow World War II (5).
Question 4
Consider the author’s stance (pro-appeasement) (3), purpose (reassure the public) (3) and context (war not yet foreseen) (4).
Which topics does this paper drill?
Direct answer: source value and limitations, comparison, reliability (NOP) and treaty impact.
Where these marks are usually lost
| Mistake | What it looks like | What it costs | Instead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value only | Missing limitations | Cover both sides | both sides |
| Reliability without NOP | Just unreliable | Author, purpose, context | NOP |
| Comparison without points | Two paragraphs | Set comparison points first | stance + tone + content |
How to use this paper
First drill: the full 1 h 45 min on all 4 questions with no references.
Mark it: check value/limitation and NOP analysis.
Second drill: redo three to seven days later, aiming to finish inside 1 h 30 min.
What should I do after drilling this paper?
Direct answer: log one-sided answers missing NOP; redo in three to seven days; and drill Paper 1 structured questions.
FAQ
Is this a Cambridge past paper?
No. The questions and answers are TutorZone originals, not Cambridge past papers or marking references.
What is in IGCSE History Paper 2?
Document questions, 40 marks, 1 h 45 min, 30%, one source-based question.
How is source reliability analysed?
With NOP: Nature, Origin and Purpose.
Official references
| Resource | What to check |
|---|---|
| Cambridge IGCSE History 0470 page | Confirm the paper marks and times |
| https://www.tutorzone.com.hk/en-igcse-history-0470-paper-1-mock-2027/ | IGCSE History Paper 1 drilling mock |
Related: practice area · IGCSE History Paper 1 drilling mock
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