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Cambridge IGCSE History

DS-A2To what extent was it a world war?

To what extent was it a world war? in Cambridge IGCSE History: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Specified content: British Empire troops on the Western Front (Indian and Canadian case studies); the war in Africa (German East Africa, South West Africa); Japan in Asia (Tsingtao, sea lanes); the Arab Revolt.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. DS-A2.1Assess the importance of British Empire troops on the Western Front.
  2. DS-A2.2Describe the contribution of Indian and South African troops in Africa.
  3. DS-A2.3Assess Japan's contribution to the Allied victory.
  4. DS-A2.4Assess how important the Arab Revolt was.

Lessons

  • A world war: empire troops, Africa, Japan and the Arab Revolt

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To what extent was it a world war?: sample question

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Why were Indian troops so important on the Western Front in late 1914?

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