CIE IGCSE History Past Papers

This section includes recent IGCSE History past papers from Cambridge International Examinations. You can download each of the CIE IGCSE History past papers and marking schemes by clicking the links below.

June 2021 CIE IGCSE History Past Papers 0977 (9-1) (These papers can also be used for IGCSE History 0470)

June 2021 History Paper 1: 0977/12 Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

June 2021 History Paper 2: 0977/22 Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

June 2021 History Paper 4: 0977/42 Alternative to Coursework Download Paper   –   Download Mark Scheme

June 2019 CIE IGCSE History Past Papers 0977 (9-1) (These papers can also be used for IGCSE History 0470)

June 2019 History Paper 1: 0977/12 Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

June 2019 History Paper 2: 0977/22 Download Paper     –   Download Mark Scheme

June 2019 History Paper 4: 0977/42 Alternative to Coursework Download Paper    –   Download Mark Scheme

June 2020 CIE IGCSE History Specimen Papers (9-1)

June 2020 History Paper 1: 0977/01 –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2020 History Paper 2: 0977/02 –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2020 History Paper 4: 0977/04 Alternative to Coursework –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2018 CIE IGCSE History Specimen Papers (9-1)

June 2018 History Paper 1: 0977/01 –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2018 History Paper 2: 0977/02 –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2018 History Paper 4: 0977/04 Alternative to Coursework –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2017 CIE IGCSE History Past Exam Papers

June 2017 History Paper 1: 0470/11   –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2017 History Paper 2: 0470/21   –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2017 History Paper 4: 0470/41   Alternative to Coursework –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2016 CIE IGCSE History Past Exam Papers

June 2016 History Paper 1: 0470/11   –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2016 History Paper 2: 0470/21   –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2016 History Paper 4: 0470/41   Alternative to Coursework –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2015 CIE IGCSE History Past Exam Papers

June 2015 History Paper 1: 0470/11   –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2015 History Paper 2: 0470/21   –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

June 2015 History Paper 4: 0470/41   Alternative to Coursework –   Download Paper  –  Download Mark Scheme

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Programmes & Qualifications

Cambridge igcse history (0470).

  • Syllabus overview

Cambridge IGCSE History looks at some of the major international issues of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and covers the history of particular regions and events in more depth.

The syllabus:

  • enables learners to develop historical knowledge and the skills required for studying historical evidence
  • gives flexibility for teachers to develop a course that interests and stimulates their learners
  • provides a sound basis for further study and encourages a lifelong interest in the subject.

Coursework and non-coursework options are available.

The syllabus year refers to the year in which the examination will be taken.

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Syllabus updates

We have updated Cambridge IGCSE History to make sure that the content reflects the interests of our schools. Some content has been amended and introduced to improve the international focus and some content has been removed. The assessment has been refreshed to make it clearer and more accessible for both teachers and learners.

The 2023 syllabus (previously for 2023-2025) is now for examination in 2023 only. The updated syllabus is for examination from March 2024 onwards.

We communicated this to schools in March 2022.

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Cambridge IGCSE™ and O Level History Option B: the 20th Century 3rd Edition

Encourage your students’ curiosity for the past with our new series. Includes source analysis guidance, revision tips, essay-writing support and more alongside five depth studies, including WW1 and WW2.

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VIDEO

  1. CIE IGCSE History 0470 / 0977 Paper 2 (source paper) exam tips and revision

  2. History Paper 2 || 8 Mark "Sources" Question || Edexcel iGCSE (9-1) History Exam Revision

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  5. PDF Cambridge IGCSE 0470 History specimen paper 2 for examination from 2024

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  13. PDF IGCSE History 0470/21 Paper 2 May/June 2020

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    British imperialism gave India many of its admirable features such as language, democracy and its railways. In fact, it laid the foundations for India's eventual success in a future globalised world. From the 1820s the East India Company attempted to modernise India. Suttee was banned.

  20. Cambridge IGCSE History (0470)

    Cambridge IGCSE History looks at some of the major international issues of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and covers the history of particular regions and events in more depth. The syllabus: provides a sound basis for further study and encourages a lifelong interest in the subject. Coursework and non-coursework options are available.