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IB History HL Unit 9: Paper 2 · Societies in transition (1400–1700)

Unit 9 of IB History covers Paper 2 · Societies in transition (1400–1700). This unit contains 4 topics and 12 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 topics12 sub-topics

Exam technique guide

What Unit 9 covers

Paper 2 world-history topic 4 — societies in transition, cross-regional.

Topics in Unit 9

9.1

A framework for societies in transition

3 sub-topics

9.2

Case study 1 — Renaissance and Reformation Europe (Europe)

3 sub-topics

9.3

Case study 2 — Tokugawa Japan (Asia and Oceania)

3 sub-topics

9.4

Regional case studies

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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