This page has every History Grade 12 Term 4 paper we have, from 2017 to 2025: 12 question papers and 7 memos in 60 PDFs. The papers were set by the national DBE. Files are in English and Afrikaans. The newest year is first. Each paper shows the first page of questions, its marks and time, and what the questions cover. Below the papers there are 4 files of Term 4 study material.
History Grade 12 Term 4 papers by year
History Grade 12 Term 4 2025 question papers and memos
November 2025 Paper 1 (National DBE)
History Grade 12 November 2025 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 3 hours · 9 pages · 6 questions
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
Question 1
Q2
Independent Africa: Case Study – Angola
Q3
Civil Society Protests From the 1950S to the 1970s: THE US CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
Q4
The Extension of the Cold War: Case Study –
Q5
Independent Africa: Case Study – the Congo
Q6
Civil Society Protests From the 1950S to the 1970s: THE BLACK POWER MOVEMENT
50 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of SECTION A and SECTION B based on the prescribed content framework in the CAPS document.
November 2025 Paper 2 (National DBE)
History Grade 12 November 2025 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 3 hours · 9 pages · 6 questions
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
Civil Resistance, 1970S to 1980S: South Africa
Q2
The Coming of Democracy to South Africa and Coming to Terms with the Past
Q3
Question 3
Q4
Civil Resistance, 1970S to 1980S: South Africa THE CRISIS OF APARTHEID IN THE 1980s
Q5
The Coming of Democracy to South Africa and Coming to Terms with the Past
Q6
2. SECTION A consists of THREE source-based questions. Source material that
50 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of SECTION A and SECTION B based on the prescribed content framework in the CAPS document.
2025 Paper 2
History Grade 12 2025 Paper 2 question paper
150 marks · 3 hours · 10 pages · 2 questions
The memo for this paper is not available yet.
What is in this paper (2 questions)
Q1
What Role Did the South African Council of Churches (SACC) PLAY IN THE FIGHT AGAINST APARTHEID IN THE 1980s?
Q2
The following is an extract from a book written by K Christie. It focuses on the reasons
History Grade 12 Term 4 2024 question papers and memos
November 2024 Paper 1 (National DBE)
History Grade 12 November 2024 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 3 hours · 9 pages · 6 questions
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
Question 1
Q2
Independent Africa: Case Study – Angola
Q3
Civil Society Protests From the 1950S to the 1970s: THE US CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
Q4
The Extension of the Cold War: Case Study –
Q5
Independent Africa: Case Study – the Congo
Q6
Civil Society Protests From the 1950S to the 1970s: THE BLACK POWER MOVEMENT
50 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of SECTION A and SECTION B based on the prescribed content framework in the CAPS document.
November 2024 Paper 2 (National DBE)
History Grade 12 November 2024 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 3 hours · 9 pages · 6 questions
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
Civil Resistance, 1970S to 1980S: South Africa
Q2
The Coming of Democracy to South Africa and Coming to Terms with the Past
Q3
Question 3
Q4
Civil Resistance, 1970S to 1980S: South Africa THE CRISIS OF APARTHEID IN THE 1980s
Q5
The Coming of Democracy to South Africa and Coming to Terms with the Past
Q6
2. SECTION A consists of THREE source-based questions. Source material that
50 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of SECTION A and SECTION B based on the prescribed content framework in the CAPS document.
History Grade 12 Term 4 2023 question papers and memos
November 2023 Paper 1 (National DBE)
History Grade 12 November 2023 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 3 hours · 9 pages · 6 questions
The memo for this paper is not available yet.
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
Question 1
Q2
Independent Africa: Case Study Angola
Q3
Civil Society Protests From the 1950S to the 1970s: THE US CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
Q4
The Extension of the Cold War: Case Study –
Q5
Independent Africa: Case Study the Congo
Q6
Civil Society Protests From the 1950S to the 1970s: THE BLACK POWER MOVEMENT
50 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of SECTION A and SECTION B based on the prescribed content framework in the CAPS document.
November 2023 Paper 2 (National DBE)
History Grade 12 November 2023 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 3 hours · 9 pages · 6 questions
The memo for this paper is not available yet.
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
Civil Resistance, 1970S to 1980S: South Africa
Q2
The Coming of Democracy to South Africa and Coming to Terms with the Past
Q3
Question 3
Q4
Civil Resistance, 1970S to 1980S: South Africa THE CRISIS OF APARTHEID IN THE 1980s
Q5
The Coming of Democracy to South Africa and Coming to Terms with the Past
Q6
2. SECTION A consists of THREE source-based questions. Source material that
50 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of SECTION A and SECTION B based on the prescribed content framework in the CAPS document.
History Grade 12 Term 4 2022 question papers and memos
November 2022 Paper 1 (National DBE)
History Grade 12 November 2022 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper
The memo for this paper is not available yet.
History Grade 12 Term 4 2020 question papers and memos
November 2020 Paper 1 (National DBE)
History Grade 12 November 2020 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 3 hours · 10 pages · 2 questions
What is in this paper (2 questions)
Q1
What Were the Causes of the 1917 Russian Revolution? This source highlights the conditions in Russia before the 1905 Revolution.
Q2
What Were the Consequences of the Great Depression ON THE AMERICAN SOCIETY IN THE 1930s?
November 2020 Paper 2 (National DBE)
History Grade 12 November 2020 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 3 hours · 9 pages · 6 questions
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
Civil Resistance, 1970S to 1980S: South Africa
Q2
The Coming of Democracy to South Africa and Coming to Terms with the Past
Q3
Question 3
Q4
Civil Resistance, 1970S to 1980S: South Africa THE CRISIS OF APARTHEID IN THE 1980s
Q5
The Coming of Democracy to South Africa and Coming to Terms with the Past
Q6
2. SECTION A consists of THREE source-based questions. Source material that
50 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of SECTION A and SECTION B based on the prescribed content framework in the CAPS document.
History Grade 12 Term 4 2018 question papers and memos
November 2018 Paper 2 (National DBE)
History Grade 12 November 2018 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 3 hours · 9 pages · 6 questions
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
Civil Resistance, 1970S to 1980S: South Africa
Q2
The Coming of Democracy to South Africa and Coming to Terms with the Past
Q3
CIVIL RESISTANCE, 1970s TO 1980s: SOUTH AFRICA:
Q4
The Crisis of Apartheid in the 1980S
Q5
The Coming of Democracy to South Africa and Coming to Terms with the Past
Q6
2. SECTION A consists of THREE source-based questions. Source material that
50 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of SECTION A and SECTION B based on the prescribed content framework in the CAPS document.
History Grade 12 Term 4 2017 question papers and memos
November 2017 Paper 1 (National DBE)
History Grade 12 November 2017 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 3 hours · 9 pages · 6 questions
The memo for this paper is not available yet.
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
The Cold War: Containment and Brinkmanship
Q2
Independent Africa: Case Study – Angola
Q3
Civil Society Protests From the 1950S to the 1970s: THE BLACK POWER MOVEMENT
Q4
Case Study – China
Q5
Independent Africa: Comparative Case Study–
Q6
Civil Society Protests From the 1950S to the 1970s: THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
50 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of SECTION A and SECTION B based on the prescribed content framework in the CAPS document.
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History Grade 12 Term 4 study material
4 files for Term 4: memo and addendum.
History Grade 12 Term 4 2018
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Memo Paper 1 November exam Term 4 National (DBE) Afrikaans
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Memo Paper 1 November exam Term 4 National (DBE) English
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Addendum Paper 1 November exam Term 4 National (DBE) Afrikaans
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Addendum Paper 1 November exam Term 4 National (DBE) English
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Questions about these papers
Which years of History Grade 12 Term 4 papers are on this page? Papers from 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2018, 2017. The newest year is at the top.
How many marks is the History Grade 12 Term 4 paper 1? Paper 1 is usually out of 150 marks and you get 3 hours to write it.
How many marks is the History Grade 12 Term 4 paper 2? Paper 2 is usually out of 150 marks and you get 3 hours to write it.
Are the memos included? Yes. 7 of the 12 papers on this page have their marking memo next to the question paper.
Is there History Grade 12 Term 4 study material on this page? Yes. 4 files for Term 4: memo and addendum.