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Cambridge O Level World History

Cambridge O Level History (2147) — 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
2147
Board
Cambridge
Qualification
O Level
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Topics and resources

9 free resources, 3 of 3 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official Cambridge document for Cambridge O Level History (2147), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Cambridge O Level World History (2147) 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 3 resources

    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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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 O Level World History
Spec code
2147
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes — request a free trial class
Who teaches it?
Azam Siddique
Are resources available?
Yes — 9 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Official syllabus
Cambridge syllabus for 2024–2026
Topic checklist
Printable 2147 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 O Level History (2147)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

Cambridge O Level 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.

Independently confirmed against 2147’s own syllabus PDF: identical Core content options (A: nineteenth-century nation states; B: twentieth-century international relations) and identical five named Depth studies (A-E) to Cambridge IGCSE History (0470). Assessed via Paper 1 (Structured Questions, drawing on Core content and one Depth study) and Paper 2 (Document Questions, on a prescribed topic from the Core content, which changes in each exam series) — no coursework or Paper 4 alternative at this level.

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

Assessment structure

Linear qualification

Assessment components for Cambridge World History 2147
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1: Structured Questions 2h 60 55% Written exam
Paper 2: Document Questions 1h 45m 40 45% Written exam

Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-27. Directly confirmed against the official PDF (Assessment overview, p.9): Paper 1 Structured Questions (2h, 60 marks, 55%, two Core-content questions plus one Depth-study question) and Paper 2 Document Questions (1h45, 40 marks, 45%), both externally assessed. No coursework option at O Level, unlike the IGCSE variant (0470) – structurally simpler, two compulsory papers only, and a different weighting split (55/45 rather than 40/30/30). A later 2027-2028 edition (721455) has also been published, not modeled here. Examination-series window 2024-2026 (June and November series); no separate first-teaching date published.

Questions about this course

How is Cambridge World History (2147) assessed?

Cambridge World History (2147) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Structured Questions) — 2h, 60 marks, 55% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Document Questions) — 1h 45m, 40 marks, 45% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-27.

What topics does Cambridge O Level World History (2147) 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 O Level World History (2147)?

Yes. Marlbridge teaches Cambridge O Level World History (2147) 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 O Level World History (2147) revision notes and practice questions?

Yes. Marlbridge has published 9 free resources for this course (practice questions, revision notes, study guides), 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

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