ICSE Class 12 History

28 chapters · arts stream

ICSE Class 12 History follows the CISCE (ICSE/ISC) syllabus, under the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) (ICSE / ISC). The practice quizzes, important questions, revision notes and formula sheets here are organised around its 28 chapters, as prescribed by ICSE / ISC.

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Important Questions

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Revision Notes

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Formula Sheet

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Chapter Summary

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Concept Maps

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Study Plan

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Syllabus

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All Chapters

28 chapters in ICSE Class 12 History

The origins of the First World War

The First World War 1914-1918

A bitter peace 1918-33

The road to war

The Second World War 1939-45

The Cold War: Problems of international relations after the Second World War

The spread of communism outside Europe and its effects on international relations

The United Nations Organization

The Two Europes, East and West since 1945

Conflict in the Middle East

The new world order and the war against global terrorism

Italy, 1918-45: The first appearance of Fascism

Germany, 1918-45: The Weimar Republic and Hitler

Russia, 1894-1917

Russia under Lenin and Stalin

Continuing communism, collapse and aftermath, 1953 to the present

China, 1900-49

China since 1949: The communists in control

Communism in Korea and south-east Asia

USA boom and bust: 1900-29

Roosevelt and the New Deal: 1929-45

USA 1945-68: Uneven prosperity

USA 1968-2012: Opportunity and Challenge

The end of the European empires

Africa since independence

Latin America

The changing world economy since 1900

The world's population

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ICSE Class 12 History — FAQs

Does ICSE / ISC Class 12 History follow the NCERT syllabus?

ICSE (ICSE / ISC) follows the CISCE (ICSE/ISC) syllabus, which differs from the NCERT/CBSE syllabus in parts. These resources are organised around the ICSE Class 12 History chapters specifically.

How many chapters are in ICSE Class 12 History?

There are 28 chapters in the ICSE Class 12 History course listed here. Chapter pages include practice quizzes, important questions, revision notes and formula sheets.

What is the best way to revise History for ICSE Class 12?

Go chapter by chapter: read the chapter summary to get the big picture, work through the important questions in ICSE / ISC board-exam style, learn the formulas from the formula sheet and use flashcards for quick recall before the ICSE / ISC exam.

Are these ICSE Class 12 History resources free?

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