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IB History (2028+) HL Unit 12: Paper 3 · History of Asia and Oceania (HL)

Unit 12 of IB History (first exams 2028) covers Paper 3 · History of Asia and Oceania (HL). This unit contains 12 topics and 36 sub-topics. Below you'll find free study notes, flashcards, and exam preparation resources for every topic in this unit.

Higher Level students should treat this unit page as a route map: revise the shared core, then use the HL notes and topic links to reach the extra depth and evaluation expected at HL.

12 topics36 sub-topics

Exam technique guide

Topics in Unit 12

12.1

Asian kingdoms and empires (c.750–1500)

3 sub-topics

12.2

The Mughal Empire and the British East India Company (1526–1858)

3 sub-topics

12.3

Challenges to imperial rule in China (1736–1911)

3 sub-topics

12.4

Indigenous societies and national identity in Australia and New Zealand (c.1770–2020)

3 sub-topics

12.5

Korea (1840–1945)

3 sub-topics

12.6

Independence of India (1857–1964)

3 sub-topics

12.7

The emergence of independent states in Southeast Asia (1900–1990)

3 sub-topics

12.8

Emergence of Modern China (1910–1949)

3 sub-topics

12.9

Politics and economy in Japan (1912–2020)

3 sub-topics

12.10

The emergence of Central Asian republics (1917–2020)

3 sub-topics

12.11

The Cold War in Asia (1949–2002)

3 sub-topics

12.12

The People's Republic of China (1949–2020)

3 sub-topics

Study tip: Work through the topics in order — each builds on concepts from the one before. Start with notes, then reinforce with flashcards and practice questions.

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