Grade 10 History Past Papers

Sources, Essays & Mark Allocation

History in Grade 10 covers the World in 1600, the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, European expansion, and Southern Africa from 1600 to the 1800s. The exam splits into source-based questions and essay writing. Source work tests your ability to extract evidence, identify bias, and compare viewpoints. Essays require a logical argument with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion — bullet points cost you marks. Mark allocation tells you how many points to make. Past papers reveal which topics examiners treat as essay-worthy versus source-only, so you can target your revision efficiently.