Route 2


Route 2 encompasses the main developments in the 20th century world history.

20th Century World History — Prescribed Subjects

Peacemaking, Peacekeeping—International Relations 1918–36

The Arab–Israeli Conflict 1945–79

Communism in Crisis 1976–89

20th Century World History — Topics

Causes, Practices, and Effects of Wars

Causes and Effects of World War One (2020 Specification);

Causes and Effects of the Spanish Civil War (2020 Specification);

Democratic states—Challenges and Responses

Origins and Development of Authoritarian and Single-Party States

Nationalist and Independence Movements in Africa and Asia, and post-1945 Central and Eastern European states

The Cold War

Higher Level Options (1 of the following)

Aspects of History of Africa

Aspects of History of the Americas

Aspects of History of Asia and Oceania

Aspects of History of Europe and the Middle East