IGCSE History (0470) — real past-paper questions, marked by AI
IGCSE History (0470) moves from short structured recall to sustained judgement across its papers. Component 1 mixes describe and explain questions on the core syllabus, Component 2 is source-based work on a prescribed topic, and Component 4 asks a depth-study essay that ends with how far do you agree. Each command word wants something different, and the mark scheme rewards them differently too.
This hub holds 309 real 0470 questions from 11 papers set in 2024 and 2025. The five depth studies share the topic table almost evenly — the First World War, Germany 1918-45, Russia 1905-41, the United States 1919-41 and the Second World War in Europe and the Asia-Pacific each carry 6 questions on the page. Write your answer and the AI examiner marks it instantly against the real Cambridge mark scheme, showing whether your explanation went far enough or your judgement paragraph actually weighed both sides.
It is free, with no signup, so you can drill one depth study before sitting a full paper against the clock.
New: How IGCSE History (0470) is really marked — command words, examiner-report findings and revision strategy.
Past papers by year
2025
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 11 | May–June 2025 | 18 |
| Paper 12 | May–June 2025 | 18 |
| Paper 13 | May–June 2025 | 18 |
| Paper 21 | May–June 2025 | 2 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2025 | 2 |
| Paper 23 | May–June 2025 | 2 |
| Paper 41 | May–June 2025 | 10 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2025 | 10 |
| Paper 43 | May–June 2025 | 10 |
2024
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 12 | February–March 2024 | 18 |
| Paper 22 | February–March 2024 | 2 |
| Paper 42 | February–March 2024 | 10 |
| Paper 11 | May–June 2024 | 18 |
| Paper 12 | May–June 2024 | 18 |
| Paper 13 | May–June 2024 | 18 |
| Paper 21 | May–June 2024 | 2 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2024 | 2 |
| Paper 23 | May–June 2024 | 2 |
| Paper 41 | May–June 2024 | 10 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2024 | 10 |
| Paper 43 | May–June 2024 | 10 |
| Paper 11 | October–November 2024 | 18 |
| Paper 12 | October–November 2024 | 18 |
| Paper 13 | October–November 2024 | 18 |
| Paper 21 | October–November 2024 | 2 |
| Paper 22 | October–November 2024 | 2 |
| Paper 23 | October–November 2024 | 2 |
| Paper 41 | October–November 2024 | 10 |
| Paper 42 | October–November 2024 | 10 |
| Paper 43 | October–November 2024 | 10 |
2023
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 11 | May–June 2023 | 22 |
| Paper 12 | May–June 2023 | 22 |
| Paper 13 | May–June 2023 | 22 |
| Paper 21 | May–June 2023 | 2 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2023 | 2 |
| Paper 23 | May–June 2023 | 2 |
| Paper 41 | May–June 2023 | 14 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2023 | 14 |
| Paper 43 | May–June 2023 | 14 |
| Paper 11 | October–November 2023 | 22 |
| Paper 12 | October–November 2023 | 22 |
| Paper 13 | October–November 2023 | 22 |
| Paper 21 | October–November 2023 | 2 |
| Paper 22 | October–November 2023 | 2 |
| Paper 23 | October–November 2023 | 2 |
| Paper 41 | October–November 2023 | 14 |
| Paper 42 | October–November 2023 | 14 |
| Paper 43 | October–November 2023 | 14 |
Practise IGCSE History by topic
- Depth study: The First World War, 1914–18 (37 questions)
- Depth study: The USA, 1919–41 (34 questions)
- Depth study: Germany, 1918–45 (32 questions)
- Depth study: Russia, 1905–41 (32 questions)
- Core content: the 19th century (25 questions)
- Depth study: The Second World War (23 questions)
- The Cold War (12 questions)
- Core content: the 20th century (11 questions)
Frequently asked questions
Which 0470 papers and years are covered?
Components 1, 2 and 4, across every variant from the May-June sessions of 2024 and 2025 — 11 papers, each transcribed with its official mark scheme.
How does the AI marking work for History essays?
You write your answer, whether it is a short explain-why point or a full how-far-do-you-agree essay, and an AI examiner checks it against the official Cambridge mark scheme, showing which supporting detail landed and where the argument needed more balance.
What do Components 1, 2 and 4 mean in 0470?
Component 1 sets structured describe and explain questions on the core content, Component 2 is the source-based paper on a prescribed topic, and Component 4 is the depth-study essay paper.
What is the difference between 0470 and 0977?
0977 is the numerically graded version of this syllabus, using a numeric grading scale rather than A* to G, with the same course content and exam style as 0470.
How should I revise History with past papers?
Work depth study by depth study — the hub tags every question by topic — then move to full timed papers and use the AI feedback to see exactly what a stronger judgement paragraph needed.
Are these official Cambridge papers?
The questions are transcribed from real Cambridge papers, and answers are marked against the real mark schemes, which remain © Cambridge International. Cambridge Papers is an independent study tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by Cambridge.