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Cambridge IGCSE World History

Cambridge IGCSE History (0470) — the Cambridge syllabus for exams in 2024–2026. What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official syllabus, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
0470
Board
Cambridge
Qualification
IGCSE
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Topics and resources

8 free resources, 3 of 3 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official Cambridge document for Cambridge IGCSE History (0470), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Cambridge IGCSE World History (0470) only.

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  1. Topic 1 3 resources

    Core content: Option A – The nineteenth century: the development of modern nation states, 1848–1914

    Covers Were the Revolutions of 1848 Important?, How Was Italy Unified?, How Was Germany Unified?, Why Was There a Civil War in the United States and What Were Its Results?, Why, and With What Effects, Did Nations Gain and Expand Their Overseas Empires in the Nineteenth Century?, What Caused the First World War?

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  2. Topic 2 3 resources

    Core content: Option B – The twentieth century: international relations since 1919

    Covers Was the Treaty of Versailles Fair?, To What Extent Was the League of Nations a Success?, How Far Was Hitler’s Foreign Policy to Blame for the Outbreak of War in Europe in 1939?, Who Was to Blame for the Cold War?, How Effectively Did the United States Contain the Spread of Communism?, How Secure Was the USSR’s Control Over Eastern Europe, 1948–c.1989?

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  3. Topic 3 1 resource

    Depth Studies

    Covers Depth Study A: The First World War, 1914–18, Depth Study B: Germany, 1918–45, Depth Study C: Russia, 1905–41, Depth Study D: The United States, 1919–41, Depth Study E: The Second World War in Europe and the Asia-Pacific, 1939–c.1945

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Covering more than one topic

Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.

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Source: Cambridge Assessment International Education — official syllabus PDF — 2024-2026 series. Verified 2026-08-19. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

About this course

Qualification
Cambridge IGCSE World History
Spec code
0470
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes — request a free trial class
Who teaches it?
Azam Siddique
Are resources available?
Yes — 8 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Official syllabus
Cambridge syllabus for 2024–2026
Topic checklist
Printable 0470 checklist
Where was this verified?
2026-08-19, official Cambridge specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-08-19.

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The qualification

Cambridge IGCSE History (0470)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

Cambridge IGCSE History looks at some of the major international issues of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, as well as covering the history of particular regions in more depth.

The board's own description is on the official Cambridge syllabus page.

All candidates study Core content in either Option A (The nineteenth century: development of modern nation states, 1848-1914, six key questions) or Option B (The twentieth century: international relations since 1919, six key questions), plus at least one of five named Depth studies (A: The First World War 1914-18; B: Germany 1918-45; C: Russia 1905-41; D: The United States 1919-41; E: The Second World War in Europe and the Asia-Pacific 1939-c.1945). Assessed via Paper 1 (Structured Questions), Paper 2 (Document Questions), and either Component 3 Coursework or Paper 4.

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Component-based qualification

Assessment components for Cambridge World History 0470
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1: Structured Questions 2h 60 40% Written exam
Paper 2: Document Questions 1h 45m 40 30% Written exam
Component 3: Coursework — 40 30% * Coursework
Paper 4: Alternative to Coursework 1h 40 30% * Alternative to practical

* Candidates sit one of the components marked with an asterisk, not all of them.

Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-27. Directly confirmed against the official PDF (Assessment overview, p.9): all candidates take Paper 1 Structured Questions (2h, 60 marks, 40%, two Core-content questions plus one Depth-study question) and Paper 2 Document Questions (1h45, 40 marks, 30%), plus EITHER Component 3 Coursework (one piece of extended writing, 40 marks, 30%, internally assessed and externally moderated) OR Paper 4 Alternative to Coursework (1h, 40 marks, 30%, externally assessed) – shown as alternatives, the same coursework choice as Geography 0460. Cambridge has since published a later 2027-2028 edition (721327) not modeled here; this record is the current one for the 2026 series. Examination-series window 2024-2026 (June, November, and March-in-India series); no separate first-teaching date published.

Questions about this course

How is Cambridge World History (0470) assessed?

Cambridge World History (0470) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Structured Questions) — 2h, 60 marks, 40% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Document Questions) — 1h 45m, 40 marks, 30% of the qualification; one of Component 3 (Coursework) — no fixed duration, 40 marks, 30% of the qualification or Paper 4 (Alternative to Coursework) — 1h, 40 marks, 30% of the qualification. It is a component based qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-27.

What topics does Cambridge IGCSE World History (0470) cover?

3 topics in the current syllabus: Core content: Option A – The nineteenth century: the development of modern nation states, 1848–1914; Core content: Option B – The twentieth century: international relations since 1919; Depth Studies. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.

Can I get a tutor for Cambridge IGCSE World History (0470)?

Yes. Marlbridge teaches Cambridge IGCSE World History (0470) live online, one-to-one or in small groups, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.

Are there free Cambridge IGCSE World History (0470) revision notes and practice questions?

Yes. Marlbridge has published 8 free resources for this course (study guides, exam preparation guides, practice questions, revision notes), free to read with no sign-up.

The subject

World History teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

All World History at Marlbridge

World History at other qualifications

These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.

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