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IB History HL Unit 10: Paper 2 · Early Modern states (1450–1789)

Unit 10 of IB History covers Paper 2 · Early Modern states (1450–1789). This unit contains 4 topics and 11 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.

4 topics11 sub-topics

Exam technique guide

What Unit 10 covers

Paper 2 world-history topic 5 — Early Modern states, cross-regional.

Topics in Unit 10

10.1

A framework for Early Modern states

3 sub-topics

10.2

Case study 1 — France under Louis XIV (Europe)

3 sub-topics

10.3

Case study 2 — the Ottoman Empire under Suleiman the Magnificent (Middle East)

3 sub-topics

10.4

Colonial and overseas empires

2 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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