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IB History HL Unit 8: Paper 2 · Dynasties and rulers (750–1500)

Unit 8 of IB History covers Paper 2 · Dynasties and rulers (750–1500). This unit contains 4 topics and 10 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 topics10 sub-topics

Exam technique guide

What Unit 8 covers

Paper 2 world-history topic 3 — dynasties and rulers, cross-regional.

Topics in Unit 8

8.1

A framework for dynasties and rulers

3 sub-topics

8.2

Case study 1 — the Abbasid Caliphate (Middle East)

3 sub-topics

8.3

Case study 2 — Mansa Musa and the Mali Empire (Africa)

3 sub-topics

8.4

Law, governance and administration

1 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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