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0470_s26_qp_41.pdf
This is the official Cambridge IGCSE History (0470) Question Paper 4 (Variant 1) from the 2026 May-June examination session. This question paper was sat by Cambridge students worldwide in 2026 and is published by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Use it for timed practice under exam conditions to build familiarity with the question format, mark allocation, and time pressure.
Also referenced as: 0470_s26_qp_41 · 0470/41/m/j/26 qp · 0470/41 May/June 2026 qp
Paper 4: Alternative to Coursework — This is Paper 4: Alternative to Coursework, worth 40 marks with a duration of 1h. Depth study questions. Must stay within the chronological parameters of the question. Requires assessment of significance, not just description of events.
To self-assess your performance, use this question paper alongside the corresponding mark scheme (0470_s26_ms_41). Attempt the entire paper under timed conditions before opening the mark scheme — this trains both your subject knowledge and exam technique. Mark each question and record whether marks were lost due to knowledge gaps, method errors, or careless mistakes.
The most effective way to use this History question paper is to simulate real exam conditions: set a timer for the full duration, work without notes, and write your answers on separate paper. After finishing, mark yourself using the official mark scheme — do not check answers during the paper. This builds exam stamina and reveals your genuine readiness. Repeat this process across 3–5 sessions to identify recurring weak topics in History (0470).
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History (0470) Question Paper 4 (Variant 1) from other exam sessions — practise the same paper across the years, then check each one against its mark scheme.
Based on analysis of 3 official Cambridge documents (2023, 2025)
Straying outside the chronological parameters of the question
How to fix: Before writing, identify the exact time period in the question. Events outside this range earn zero marks. If a question covers 1933–1939, do not write about events from 1929 or 1941. Underline the dates in the question and check each paragraph stays within them.
Describing events instead of assessing their significance
How to fix: Paper 4 often asks about significance or importance. After describing an event, you must explain its IMPACT: what changed as a result? Why did it matter at the time? What were the short-term and long-term consequences? Use phrases like 'this was significant because', 'the impact of this was', 'this changed the situation by'.
History Exam Guide: How to Score Higher
Top mistakes, scoring patterns & answer frameworks from 3 official Cambridge documents
