Neale-Wade GCSE History RevisionYou have two papers for your Mock GCSE History exam.
We study the Excel Syllabus A - Modern World
Paper One covers SuperPower Relations and USA Divided Union
Paper Two [sources] covers World War I and Depression and the New Deal
Paper 1 |
Paper 1 |
Paper 2 |
Paper 2 |
Paper 1 - 2 hours - extended answer and essay questions.
Download an example exam paper from the Exexcel Website| The structure for your paper is always the same with a total of 45 marks available for each question. Questions are split into part a and part b sections You answer two complete sections in your two hours - one on SuperPower relations, one on Divided Union. |
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| Part a | Example questions | |
| (i) | What was meant by ‘peaceful co-existence’? (3) | |
| (ii) | Describe the key features of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT I and SALT II). (5) |
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| (iii) | Why did relations between the USA and the USSR worsen following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan? (5) |
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| (iv) | In what ways did President Gorbachev attempt to end the Cold War? (7) | |
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| Part b | Example questions | |
| Essay question | ||
| Part (b) of this question is about the development of the Cold War in the years 1947-62. | ||
| (i) | Why had a Cold War developed by 1949? (10) | |
| (ii) | Describe how relations between the USA and USSR changed in the years 1955-62. (15) |
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| You may use the following information to help you with your answer. 1955 Warsaw Pact 1956 Hungarian Uprising 1961 Berlin Wall 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis |
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| [25 marks] | ||
Paper 2 - 1 hour 45 minutes - TWO sourcework questions to complete
Download an example sources booklets for World War I and the Depression and the New Deal.| The structure and questions for your paper always follow the same pattern. The content of the questions change - where the bold red text is. |
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| (a) | Study Source A. What can you learn .....? (4) | |
| (b) | Does Source C support the evidence of Sources A and B? Explain your answer (6) |
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| (c) | Study Sources D and E. How useful are these sources .... (8) | |
| (d) | Study all the Sources. ‘Statement.’ Use the sources, and your own knowledge, to explain whether you agree with this view. (12) |
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| [30 marks] | ||
| Here the skill is to focus on the number of marks and make sure you answer the question you're being asked. Try to bring in your own knowledge to support your viewpoints. | ||
