CBSE Class 11 History Syllabus 2024-25

CBSE Class 11 History Syllabus 2024-25

The CBSE Class 11 History syllabus for the 2024-25 academic session is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of historical events, cultural shifts, and the evolution of societies across the world. With topics ranging from ancient civilizations to the cultural changes that shaped the modern world, this subject helps students develop a critical perspective on historical developments. Students must follow the updated CBSE syllabus to ensure they are aligned with the official curriculum. With the most recent syllabus, students can focus on important topics, manage their study time effectively, and prepare for their exams with confidence using myCBSEGuide App.

Key Topics in the CBSE Class 11 History Syllabus:

1. Introduction to World History
   This section introduces students to the broad concept of world history, providing a framework for understanding the interconnectedness of global civilizations. It includes an overview of major historical events and periods that have shaped modern societies.
2. Writing and City Life
   Students will explore the development of writing systems and their impact on city life and governance in ancient civilizations. The study of early urbanization, including the rise of cities like Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley, is crucial in understanding societal advancements.
3. An Empire Across Three Continents
   This topic covers the rise and expansion of empires, particularly the Persian, Roman, and Mauryan empires, and their influence across three continents—Asia, Africa, and Europe. Students will learn how these empires shaped trade, culture, and governance.
4. Changing Cultural Traditions
   This section focuses on the transformation of cultural and religious traditions, particularly during the early medieval period. It examines the spread of major religious movements like Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam, and how they impacted social structures and governance.
5. Displacing Indigenous People
   The history of colonialism and its impact on indigenous populations is studied here. Students will learn about the consequences of European colonialism in the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and how indigenous people were displaced through various forms of colonization.

Tips for Preparing for CBSE Class 11 History Exam:

• Focus on Understanding Themes
  History is not just about memorizing dates but understanding the underlying themes, causes, and effects of major historical events. Focus on grasping the big picture rather than just facts.
• Use Visual Aids and Timelines
  Timelines, maps, and diagrams can help visualize historical events and their sequence. They are especially useful in understanding complex topics such as the rise and fall of empires and cultural shifts.
• Practice Answer Writing
  Practice writing detailed answers to sample questions. History exam papers often require detailed written responses, so regular practice can improve writing skills and help manage time during exams.
• Refer to the Latest Syllabus and Study Materials
  Make sure to refer to updated study materials that align with the latest CBSE syllabus. This will help you stay on track and cover all the necessary topics in your preparation.

Resources for Efficient Study and Exam Preparation

To streamline your study routine, access online resources offering model question papers, chapter-wise tests, and revision notes. These study aids can provide structured guidance, help you focus on key topics, and assess your preparation level for exams. Download the syllabus from our website myCBSEguide now to start preparing and ensure success in your exams.

By following a well-planned study approach and utilizing reliable resources, you can excel in the CBSE Class 11 History exam and develop a deeper appreciation for the forces that have shaped human societies.

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CBSE Class 11
History (Code No. 027)
Syllabus (2024-25)

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COURSE STRUCTURE

Section Title	Theme No.	Theme Title	No. of Periods	Marks
Reading of World History		Introduction to World History	10
I EARLY SOCIETIES		Introduction Timeline I (6 MYA TO 1 BCE)	05
	1	Writing and City Life	20	10
II EMPIRES		Introduction Timeline II (C. 100 BCE TO 1300 CE)	05
	2	An Empire Across Three Continents	20	10
	3	Nomadic Empires	20	10
III CHANGING TRADITIONS		Introduction Timeline III (C. 1300 TO 1700)	05
	4	The Three Orders	20	10
	5	Changing Cultural Traditions	20	10
IV TOWARDS MODERNIZATION		Introduction Timeline IV (C. 1700 TO 2000)	05
	6	Displacing Indigenous Peoples	20	10
	7	Paths to Modernisation	20	10
	Map	Map work of the related Themes	15	05
		Theory Total		80
		Project Work	25	20
		Total	210	100

Note: Please refer to the following link for NCERT Rationalised 2023-24 textbook
https://ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/kehs1ps.pdf

COURSE CONTENT

I. EARLY SOCIETIES

• Timeline I (6 MYA TO 1 BCE)
  Theme 1
  Writing and City Life
  Focus: Iraq, 3^rd millennium BCE
  1. Growth of towns
  2. Nature of early urban societies
  3. Historians’ Debate on uses of writing
• Timeline II: (C.100 BCE TO 1300 CE)

II. EMPIRES

• Theme 2: An Empire across Three Continents
• Theme 3: NOMADIC EMPIRES

III. CHANGING TRADITIONS

• Timeline III: (C. 1300 TO 1700)
  Theme 4: The Three Orders
• Theme 5: Changing Cultural Traditions

IV. TOWARDS MODERNISATION

• Timeline IV (C. 1700 TO 2000)
• Theme 6: Displacing Indigenous People
• Theme 7: Paths to Modernization

QUESTION PAPER DESIGN

Section	Theme	MCQ mm-1	SA mm-3	LA mm-8	Source-based mm-4	Total
I. EARLY SOCIETIES	Theme 1	3	1	0	1	10
II. EMPIRES	Theme 2 Theme 3	4	0	2	0	20
III. CHANGING TRADITIONS	Theme 4 Theme 5	6	2	0	2	20
IV. TOWARDS MODERNISATION	Theme 6 Theme 7	8	3	1	0	25
MAP						05
TOTAL		21×1=21	6×3=18	8×3=24	4×3=12	80

Prescribed Textbook – Themes in World History – Published by NCERT
Link for NCERT Rationalised 2023-24 textbook: https://ncert.nic.in/textbook.phpkehs1=0-7

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
PROJECT WORK

INTRODUCTION
History is one of the most important disciplines in school education. It is the study of the past, which helps us to understand our present and shape our future. It promotes the acquisition and understanding of historical knowledge in breath and in depth across cultures.
The course of history in senior secondary classes is to enable students to know that history is a critical discipline, a process of enquiry, a way of knowing about the past rather than just a collection of facts. The syllabus helps them to understand the process, through which a historian collects, chooses, scrutinizes and assembles different types of evidence to write history.
The syllabus in class-XI is organized around some major themes in world history. In class XII the focus shifts to a detailed study of some themes in ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history.
CBSE has decided to introduce project work in history for classes XI and XII in 2013-14 as a part of regular studies in classroom, as project work gives students an opportunity to develop higher cognitive skills. It takes students to a life beyond text books and provides them a platform to refer materials, gather information, analyse it further to obtain relevant information and decide what matter to keep and hence understand how history is constructed.

OBJECTIVES

Project work will help students:

• To develop skill to gather data from a variety of sources, investigate diverse viewpoints and arrive at logical deductions.
• To develop skill to comprehend, analyse, interpret, evaluate historical evidence, and understand the limitation of historical evidence.
• To develop 21st century managerial skills of co-ordination, self-direction, and time management.
• To learn to work on diverse cultures, races, religions, and lifestyles.
• To learn through constructivism-a theory based on observation and scientific study.
• To inculcate a spirit of inquiry and research.
• To communicate data in the most appropriate form using a variety of techniques.
• To provide greater opportunity for interaction and exploration.
• To understand contemporary issues in context to our past.
• To develop a global perspective and an international outlook.
• To grow into caring, sensitive individuals capable of making informed, intelligent, and independent choices.
• To develop lasting interest in history discipline.

FEW SUGGESTIVE TOPICS FOR CLASS XI PROJECTS

1. Facets of the Industrialization in sixteenth- eighteenth centuries.
2. Crusades: causes; rationale; events; outcomes; Holy Alliance
3. Ancient History in depth: Mesopotamia
4. Greek Philosophy and City States
5. Contributions of Roman Civilization
6. The spirit of Renaissance: Manifestation in art; Literature; Sculpture; Influence on Trading Community; Social Fabric; Philosophy; Political Values; Rational Thinking; Existentialism
7. Aspects of Development -South American States /Central American States
8. Different schools of thoughts- Realism: Humanism: Romanticism
9. Piecing together the past of Genghis Khan
10. Myriad Realms of Slavery in ancient, medieval, and modern world
11. History of Aborigines – America/Australia
12. Facets of Modernization – China/Japan/Korea

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