IGCSE History (0977) — real past-paper questions, marked by AI
IGCSE History (0977) follows the 9-1 grading scale through the same syllabus as its A*-G twin, so the paper structure is familiar: Component 1 for structured describe and explain questions, Component 2 for source-based work on a prescribed topic, and Component 4 for depth-study essays that end in a how-far-do-you-agree judgement.
There are 436 real 0977 questions here, from 15 papers set between 2023 and 2025. Germany, 1918-45, Russia, 1905-41 and the United States, 1919-41 each carry 10 questions, with the First World War, China, and South Africa close behind. Write your answer and the AI examiner marks it instantly against the real Cambridge mark scheme, showing exactly where the supporting detail was strong enough and where the judgement paragraph needed to weigh the other side.
It is free, with no signup, so you can work through one depth study before you sit a full timed paper against the clock.
Past papers by year
2025
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 12 | May–June 2025 | 18 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2025 | 2 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2025 | 10 |
2024
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 12 | May–June 2024 | 18 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2024 | 2 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2024 | 10 |
| Paper 11 | October–November 2024 | 18 |
| Paper 21 | October–November 2024 | 2 |
| Paper 41 | October–November 2024 | 10 |
2023
| Paper | Session | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 12 | May–June 2023 | 22 |
| Paper 22 | May–June 2023 | 2 |
| Paper 42 | May–June 2023 | 14 |
| Paper 11 | October–November 2023 | 22 |
| Paper 21 | October–November 2023 | 2 |
| Paper 41 | October–November 2023 | 14 |
Practise IGCSE History by topic
- Depth study: The First World War, 1914–18 (17 questions)
- Depth study: The USA, 1919–41 (15 questions)
- Depth study: Germany, 1918–45 (14 questions)
- Depth study: Russia, 1905–41 (14 questions)
- Core content: the 19th century (13 questions)
- Core content: the 20th century (10 questions)
- Depth study: The Second World War (9 questions)
- The Cold War (9 questions)
- Depth study: China, c.1930–c.1990 (6 questions)
- Depth study: South Africa, c.1940–c.1994 (6 questions)
- Depth study: Israelis and Palestinians since 1945 (6 questions)
Frequently asked questions
Which 0977 papers and years are covered?
Components 1, 2 and 4, across the May-June and October-November sessions of 2023 to 2025 — 15 papers, each transcribed with its official mark scheme.
How does the AI marking work for History essays?
You write your answer, whether a short explain point or a full essay, and an AI examiner checks it against the official Cambridge mark scheme, showing which detail landed and where the argument needed more balance.
What is the difference between 0977 and 0470?
0977 is the 9-1 graded version of IGCSE History, graded 9 to 1 rather than A* to G, with the same course content and exam style as 0470.
What topics come up most in 0977?
Germany 1918-45, Russia 1905-41 and the United States 1919-41 lead the topic table, with the First World War, China and South Africa also recurring.
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 sharpen the judgement paragraph.
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.