History
Syllabus 2017What is GCE A/L History?
History cultivates historical consciousness, source analysis, and historical thinking regarding Sri Lankan civilization from ancient kingdoms to modern post-independence developments alongside global milestones.
Below you'll find the official syllabus topics and free past papers for History.
Aims
- 1.Understand the historical evolution, political institutions, and social structures of Sri Lanka.
- 2.Develop critical inquiry through evaluating primary and secondary historical sources.
Syllabus
| # | Topic | Periods |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sources of Sri Lankan History and Early Settlement | 40 |
| 2 | The Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa Kingdoms | 70 |
| 3 | Transitional Period and Kingdoms of Dambadeniya, Kurunegala, Gampola and Kotte | 50 |
| 4 | The Kingdom of Kandy and Resistance against European Powers | 60 |
| 5 | British Colonial Rule, Constitutional Developments, and Independence Movement | 80 |
| 6 | World History: Major Revolutions, World Wars, and the Modern Era | 60 |
Past papers
5 History A/L past papers available, from GCE A/L 2015 to GCE A/L 2019.