IGCSE History Paper 2 model answers (2024) - KQ5, Cuba focus (CIE 0470)

A complete set of 5 model answers for the 2024 Paper 2 topic - KQ5 (Containment). These model answers focus specifically on the Cuban Missile Crisis and contain a broad cross section of question types for this paper.

This lesson has been produced following the completion of the new Paper 4 IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the 2024 specification (CIE).

Great for use as in class activities or as a whole pre-made assessment with the model answers to support feedback. Crucially, I’ve found using model answers such as these invaluable when walking students through exam technique during revision sessions, and helping to translate the demands of the mark scheme into something tangible and understandable.

Having the models to serve as clear examples of what high scoring answers should look like has resulted in higher quality assessment answers from my own classes, as well as those of my colleagues. Students too have commented on how useful it has been to have a benchmark to measure their own answers against, while doing independent revision and practising past paper questions at home.

Specific content:

1. Study Sources A and B.
   How far do these sources agree? Explain your answer using details from the sources.

2. Study Source C.
   Why was this cartoon published on 29th October 1962? Explain your answer using details from the source and your knowledge.

3. Study Sources D and E.
   How far does Source D make Source E surprising? Explain your answer using details from the sources and your knowledge.

4. Study Source F.
   What is the cartoonist’s message? Explain your answer using details from the source and your own knowledge.

5. Study ALL the sources.
   How far do these sources provide convincing evidence that the Cuban Missile Crisis was a success for Khrushchev? Use the sources to explain your answer.

Associated resources
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