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Question approval form (A-level): Component 3 NEA Historical investigation 2025 New

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Answers and commentary (A-level): Component 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855-1964 - Sample set 1 New

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Answers and commentary (A-level): Component 2R The Cold War, c1945-1991 - Sample set 1 New

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Answers and commentary (A-level): Component 2Q The American Dream: reality and illusion, 1945-1980 - Sample set 1 New

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Answers and commentary (A-level): Component 1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603-1702 - Sample set 1 New

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Answers and commentary (A-level): Component 2S The Making of Modern Britain, 1951-2007 - Sample set 1 New

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Answers and commentary (A-level): Component 1K The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865-1975 - Sample set 1 New

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Answers and commentary (A-level): Component 2O Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918-1945 - Sample set 1 New

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Answers and commentary (A-level): Component 1C The Tudors: England, 1485-1603 - Sample set 1 New

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Answers and commentary (A-level): Component 1J The British Empire, c1857-1967 - Sample set 1 New

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Answers and commentary (A-level): Component 2N Revolution and dictatorship: Russia, 1917-1953 - Sample set 1 New

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2022 - june series, unit group 1.

• Examiners' report - Topic based essay Y100/01/02 - PDF 380KB
• Question paper - Alfred and the making of England 871–1016 Y101/01 - PDF 847KB
• Mark scheme - Alfred and the making of England 871–1016 Y101/01 - PDF 373KB
• Examiners' report - Alfred and the making of England 871–1016 Y101/01 - PDF 3MB
• Question paper - Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest 1035–1107 Y102/01 - PDF 848KB
• Mark scheme - Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest 1035–1107 Y102/01 - PDF 375KB
• Examiners' report - Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest 1035-1107 Y102/01 - PDF 2MB
• Question paper - England 1199–1272 Y103/01 - PDF 835KB
• Mark scheme - England 1199–1272 Y103/01 - PDF 372KB
• Examiners' report - England 1199–1272 Y103/01 - PDF 3MB
• Question paper - England 1377–1455 Y104/01 - PDF 834KB
• Mark scheme - England 1377–1455 Y104/01 - PDF 373KB
• Question paper - England 1445–1509: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII Y105/01 - PDF 848KB
• Mark scheme - England 1445–1509: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII Y105/01 - PDF 410KB
• Examiners' report - England 1445–1509: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII Y105/01 - PDF 1MB
• Question paper - England 1485–1558: the early Tudors Y106/01 - PDF 859KB
• Mark scheme - England 1485–1558: the early Tudors Y106/01 - PDF 408KB
• Examiners' report - England 1485–1558: the early Tudors Y106/01 - PDF 946KB
• Question paper - England 1547–1603: the later Tudors Y107/01 - PDF 859KB
• Mark scheme - England 1547–1603: the later Tudors Y107/01 - PDF 418KB
• Examiners' report - England 1547–1603: the later Tudors Y107/01 - PDF 758KB
• Question paper - The early Stuarts and the origins of the Civil War 1603–1660 Y108/01 - PDF 869KB
• Mark scheme - The early Stuarts and the origins of the Civil War 1603–1660 Y108/01 - PDF 389KB
• Examiners' report - The early Stuarts and the origins of the Civil War 1603–1660 Y108/01 - PDF 847KB
• Question paper - The making of Georgian Britain 1678–c.1760 Y109/01 - PDF 859KB
• Mark scheme - The making of Georgian Britain 1678–c.1760 Y109/01 - PDF 390KB
• Question paper - From Pitt to Peel: Britain 1783–1853 Y110/01 - PDF 848KB
• Mark scheme - From Pitt to Peel: Britain 1783–1853 Y110/01 - PDF 404KB
• Examiners' report - From Pitt to Peel: Britain 1783–1853 Y110/01 - PDF 2MB
• Question paper - Liberals, Conservatives and the rise of Labour 1846–1918 Y111/01 - PDF 848KB
• Mark scheme - Liberals, Conservatives and the rise of Labour 1846–1918 Y111/01 - PDF 398KB
• Examiners' report - Liberals, Conservatives and the rise of Labour 1846–1918 Y111/01 - PDF 667KB
• Question paper - Britain 1900–1951 Y112/01 - PDF 847KB
• Mark scheme - Britain 1900–1951 Y112/01 - PDF 418KB
• Examiners' report - Britain 1900–1951 Y112/01 - PDF 5MB
• Question paper - Britain 1930–1997 Y113/01 - PDF 859KB
• Mark scheme - Britain 1930–1997 Y113/01 - PDF 388KB
• Examiners' report - Britain 1930–1997 Y113/01 - PDF 1MB

Unit group 2

• Question paper - The rise of Islam c.550–750 Y201/01 - PDF 831KB
• Mark scheme - The rise of Islam c.550–750 Y201/01 - PDF 403KB
• Question paper - Charlemagne 768–814 Y202/01 - PDF 831KB
• Mark scheme - Charlemagne 768–814 Y202/01 - PDF 347KB
• Question paper - The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095–1192 Y203/01 - PDF 834KB
• Mark scheme - The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095–1192 Y203/01 - PDF 352KB
• Examiners' report - The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095–1192 Y203/01 - PDF 2MB
• Question paper - Genghis Khan and the explosion from the Steppes c.1167–1405 Y204/01 - PDF 832KB
• Mark scheme - Genghis Khan and the explosion from the Steppes c. 1167–1405 Y204/01 - PDF 349KB
• Question paper - Exploration, encounters and empire 1445–1570 Y205/01 - PDF 830KB
• Mark scheme - Exploration, encounters and empire 1445–1570 Y205/01 - PDF 388KB
• Question paper - Spain 1469–1556 Y206/01 - PDF 833KB
• Mark scheme - Spain 1469–1556 Y206/01 - PDF 340KB
• Examiners' report - Spain 1469–1556 Y206/01 - PDF 3MB
• Question paper - The German Reformation and the rule of Charles V 1500–1559 Y207/01 - PDF 833KB
• Mark scheme - The German Reformation and the rule of Charles V 1500–1559 Y207/01 - PDF 365KB
• Examiners' report - The German Reformation and the rule of Charles V 1500–1559 Y207/01 - PDF 1MB
• Question paper - Philip II 1556–1598 Y208/01 - PDF 833KB
• Mark scheme - Philip II 1556–1598 Y208/01 - PDF 344KB
• Question paper - African kingdoms c.1400–1800: four case studies Y209/01 - PDF 834KB
• Mark scheme - African kingdoms c.1400–1800: four case studies Y209/01 - PDF 349KB
• Question paper - Russia 1645–1741 Y210/01 - PDF 833KB
• Mark scheme - Russia 1645–1741 Y210/01 - PDF 343KB
• Question paper - The American Revolution 1740–1796 Y212/01 - PDF 831KB
• Mark scheme - The American Revolution 1740–1796 Y212/01 - PDF 352KB
• Examiners' report - The American Revolution 1740–1796 Y212/01 - PDF 4MB
• Question paper - The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774–1815 Y213/01 - PDF 835KB
• Mark scheme - The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774–1815 Y213/01 - PDF 352KB
• Examiners' report - The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774–1815 Y213/01 - PDF 1MB
• Question paper - France 1814–1870 Y214/01 - PDF 832KB
• Mark scheme - France 1814–1870 Y214/01 - PDF 353KB
• Question paper - Italy and unification 1789–1896 Y215/01 - PDF 916KB
• Mark scheme - Italy and unification 1789–1896 Y215/01 - PDF 341KB
• Examiners' report - Italy and unification 1789–1896 Y215/01 - PDF 4MB
• Question paper - The USA in the 19th Century: Westward expansion and Civil War 1803–c.1890 Y216/01 - PDF 833KB
• Mark scheme - The USA in the 19th Century: Westward expansion and Civil War 1803–c.1890 Y216/01 - PDF 394KB
• Examiners' report - The USA in the 19th Century: Westward expansion and Civil War 1803–c1890 Y216/01 - PDF 5MB
• Question paper - Japan 1853–1937 Y217/01 - PDF 834KB
• Mark scheme - Japan 1853–1937 Y217/01 - PDF 349KB
• Question paper - International relations 1890–1941 Y218/01 - PDF 832KB
• Mark scheme - International relations 1890–1941 Y218/01 - PDF 348KB
• Examiners' report - International relations 1890–1941 Y218/01 - PDF 1024KB
• Question paper - Russia 1894–1941 Y219/01 - PDF 838KB
• Mark scheme - Russia 1894–1941 Y219/01 - PDF 340KB
• Examiners' report - Russia 1894–1941 Y219/01 - PDF 1MB
• Question paper - Italy 1896–1943 Y220/01 - PDF 834KB
• Mark scheme - Italy 1896–1943 Y220/01 - PDF 338KB
• Examiners' report - Italy 1896–1943 Y220/01 - PDF 2MB
• Question paper - Democracy and dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963 Y221/01 - PDF 833KB
• Mark scheme - Democracy and dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963 Y221/01 - PDF 340KB
• Examiners' report - Democracy and dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963 Y221/01 - PDF 2MB
• Question paper - The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993 Y222/01 - PDF 830KB
• Mark scheme - The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993 Y222/01 - PDF 339KB
• Examiners' report - The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993 Y222/01 - PDF 3MB
• Question paper - The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995 Y223/01 - PDF 830KB
• Mark scheme - The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995 Y223/01 - PDF 342KB
• Examiners' report - The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995 Y223/01 - PDF 2MB
• Question paper - Apartheid and reconciliation: South African politics 1948–1999 Y224/01 - PDF 830KB
• Mark scheme - Apartheid and reconciliation: South African politics 1948–1999 Y224/01 - PDF 344KB
• Examiners' report - Apartheid and reconciliation: South African politics 1948–1999 Y224/01 - PDF 3MB

Unit group 3

• Question paper - The Early Anglo‑Saxons c.400–800 Y301/01 - PDF 848KB
• Mark scheme - The Early Anglo‑Saxons c.400–800 Y301/01 - PDF 374KB
• Question paper - The Viking Age c.790–1066 Y302/01 - PDF 838KB
• Mark scheme - The Viking Age c.790–1066 Y302/01 - PDF 342KB
• Question paper - English government and the Church 1066–1216 Y303/01 - PDF 835KB
• Mark scheme - English government and the Church 1066–1216 Y303/01 - PDF 342KB
• Examiners' report - English Government and the Church 1066–1216 Y303/01 - PDF 2MB
• Question paper - The Church and medieval heresy c.1100–1437 Y304/01 - PDF 834KB
• Mark scheme - The Church and medieval heresy c.1100–1437 Y304/01 - PDF 360KB
• Question paper - The Renaissance c.1400 – c.1600 Y305/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - The Renaissance c.1400–1600 Y305/01 - PDF 361KB
• Question paper - Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors 1485–1603 Y306/01 - PDF 835KB
• Mark scheme - Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors 1485–1603 Y306/01 - PDF 355KB
• Examiners' report - Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors 1485–1603 Y306/01 - PDF 2MB
• Question paper - Tudor foreign policy 1485–1603 Y307/01 - PDF 835KB
• Mark scheme - Tudor foreign policy 1485–1603 Y307/01 - PDF 351KB
• Question paper - The Catholic Reformation 1492–1610 Y308/01 - PDF 838KB
• Mark scheme - The Catholic Reformation 1492–1610 Y308/01 - PDF 371KB
• Question paper - The ascendancy of the Ottoman Empire 1453–1606 Y309/01 - PDF 849KB
• Mark scheme - The ascendancy of the Ottoman Empire 1453–1606 Y309/01 - PDF 380KB
• Question paper - The development of the nation state: France 1498–1610 Y310/01 - PDF 835KB
• Mark scheme - The development of the nation state: France 1498–1610 Y310/01 - PDF 416KB
• Question paper - The origins and growth of the British Empire 1558–1783 Y311/01 - PDF 835KB
• Mark scheme - The origins and growth of the British Empire 1558–1783 Y311/01 - PDF 349KB
• Question paper - Popular culture and the witchcraze of the 16th and 17th centuries Y312/01 - PDF 835KB
• Mark scheme - Popular culture and the witchcraze of the 16th and 17th centuries Y312/01 - PDF 357KB
• Examiners' report - Popular culture and the witchcraze of the 16th and 17th centuries Y312/01 - PDF 2MB
• Question paper - The ascendancy of France 1610–1715 Y313/01 - PDF 846KB
• Mark scheme - The ascendancy of France 1610–1715 Y313/01 - PDF 551KB
• Question paper - The challenge of German nationalism 1789–1919 Y314/01 - PDF 846KB
• Mark scheme - The challenge of German nationalism 1789–1919 Y314/01 - PDF 551KB
• Examiners' report - The challenge of German nationalism 1789–1919 Y314/01 - PDF 4MB
• Question paper - The changing nature of warfare 1792–1945 Y315/01 - PDF 835KB
• Mark scheme - The changing nature of warfare 1792–1945 Y315/01 - PDF 575KB
• Examiners' report - The changing nature of warfare 1792–1945 Y315/01 - PDF 1MB
• Question paper - Britain and Ireland 1791–1921 Y316/01 - PDF 835KB
• Mark scheme - Britain and Ireland 1791–1921 Y316/01 - PDF 530KB
• Examiners' report - Britain and Ireland 1791–1921 Y316/01 - PDF 3MB
• Question paper - China and its rulers 1839–1989 Y317/01 - PDF 838KB
• Mark scheme - China and its rulers 1839–1989 Y317/01 - PDF 346KB
• Examiners' report - China and its rulers 1839–1989 Y317/01 - PDF 10MB
• Question paper - Russia and its rulers 1855–1964 Y318/01 - PDF 847KB
• Mark scheme - Russia and its rulers 1855–1964 Y318/01 - PDF 338KB
• Examiners' report - Russia and its rulers 1855–1964 Y318/01 - PDF 6MB
• Question paper - Civil rights in the USA 1865–1992 Y319/01 - PDF 835KB
• Mark scheme - Civil rights in the USA 1865–1992 Y319/01 - PDF 556KB
• Examiners' report - Civil rights in the USA 1865–1992 Y319/01 - PDF 3MB
• Question paper - From colonialism to independence: The British Empire 1857–1965 Y320/01 - PDF 835KB
• Mark scheme - From Colonialism to Independence: the British Empire 1857–1965 Y320/01 - PDF 348KB
• Examiners' report - From colonialism to independence: The British Empire 1857–1965 Y320/01 - PDF 9MB
• Question paper - The Middle East 1908–2011: Ottomans to Arab Spring Y321/01 - PDF 836KB
• Mark scheme - The Middle East 1908-2011: Ottomans to Arab Spring Y321/01 - PDF 350KB
• Examiners' report - The Middle East 1908–2011: Ottomans to Arab Spring Y321/01 - PDF 4MB
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2021 - November series

• Question paper - Alfred and the making of England 871–1016 Y101/01 - PDF 856KB
• Mark scheme - Alfred and the making of England 871–1016 Y101/01 - PDF 341KB
• Question paper - Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest 1035–1107 Y102/01 - PDF 842KB
• Mark scheme - Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest 1035–1107 Y102/01 - PDF 337KB
• Question paper - England 1199–1272 Y103/01 - PDF 856KB
• Mark scheme - England 1199–1272 Y103/01 - PDF 337KB
• Question paper - England 1377–1455 Y104/01 - PDF 650KB
• Mark scheme - England 1377–1455 Y104/01 - PDF 336KB
• Question paper - England 1445–1509: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII Y105/01 - PDF 860KB
• Mark scheme - England 1445–1509: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII Y105/01 - PDF 339KB
• Question paper - England 1485–1558: The early Tudors Y106/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - England 1485–1558: The early Tudors Y106/01 - PDF 386KB
• Question paper - England 1547–1603: The late Tudors Y107/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - England 1547–1603: The late Tudors Y107/01 - PDF 389KB
• Question paper - The early Stuarts and the origins of the Civil War 1603–1660 Y108/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - The early Stuarts and the origins of the Civil War 1603–1660 Y108/01 - PDF 365KB
• Question paper - The making of Georgian Britain 1678–c.1760 Y109/01 - PDF 847KB
• Question paper - From Pitt to Peel: Britain 1783–1853 Y110/01 - PDF 859KB
• Mark scheme - From Pitt to Peel: Britain 1783–1853 Y110/01 - PDF 389KB
• Question paper - Liberals, Conservatives and the rise of Labour 1846–1918 Y111/01 - PDF 859KB
• Mark scheme - Liberals, Conservatives and the rise of Labour 1846–1918 Y111/01 - PDF 360KB
• Question paper - Britain 1900–1951 Y112/01 - PDF 860KB
• Mark scheme - Britain 1900–1951 Y112/01 - PDF 361KB
• Question paper - Britain 1930–1997 Y113/01 - PDF 647KB
• Mark scheme - Britain 1930–1997 Y113/01 - PDF 370KB
• Question paper - The rise of Islam c.550–750 Y201/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - The rise of Islam c.550–750 Y201/01 - PDF 348KB
• Question paper - Charlemagne 768–814 Y202/01 - PDF 839KB
• Mark scheme - Charlemagne 768–814 Y202/01 - PDF 363KB
• Question paper - The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095–1192 Y203/01 - PDF 929KB
• Mark scheme - The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095–1192 Y203/01 - PDF 359KB
• Question paper - Genghis Khan and the explosion from the Steppes c.1167–1405 Y204/01 - PDF 827KB
• Mark scheme - Genghis Khan and the explosion from the Steppes c.1167–1405 Y204/01 - PDF 348KB
• Mark scheme - Exploration, encounters and empire 1445 - 1570 Y205/01 - PDF 316KB
• Question paper - Spain 1469–1556 Y206/01 - PDF 839KB
• Mark scheme - Spain 1469–1556 Y206/01 - PDF 344KB
• Question paper - The German Reformation and the rule of Charles V 1500–1559 Y207/01 - PDF 893KB
• Mark scheme - The German Reformation and the rule of Charles V 1500 - 1559 Y207/01 - PDF 366KB
• Question paper - Philip II 1556–1598 Y208/01 - PDF 934KB
• Mark scheme - Philip II 1556–1598 Y208/01 - PDF 368KB
• Question paper - African kingdoms c.1400–c.1800: Four case studies Y209/01 - PDF 829KB
• Mark scheme - African kingdoms c.1400–c.1800: Four case studies Y209/01 - PDF 365KB
• Question paper - Russia 1645–1741 Y210/01 - PDF 828KB
• Mark scheme - Russia 1645–1741 Y210/01 - PDF 334KB
• Question paper - The American Revolution 1740–1796 Y212/01 - PDF 828KB
• Mark scheme - The American Revolution 1740–1796 Y212/01 - PDF 345KB
• Question paper - The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774–1815 Y213/01 - PDF 828KB
• Mark scheme - The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774–1815 Y213/01 - PDF 346KB
• Question paper - France 1814–1870 Y214/01 - PDF 829KB
• Mark scheme - France 1814–1870 Y214/01 - PDF 342KB
• Question paper - Italy and unification 1789–1896 Y215/01 - PDF 829KB
• Mark scheme - Italy and unification 1789–1896 Y215/01 - PDF 356KB
• Question paper - The USA in the 19th Century: Westward expansion and Civil War 1803–c.1890 Y216/01 - PDF 829KB
• Mark scheme - The USA in the 19th Century: Westward expansion and Civil War 1803–c.1890 Y216/01 - PDF 408KB
• Question paper - Japan 1853–1937 Y217/01 - PDF 842KB
• Mark scheme - Japan 1853–1937 Y217/01 - PDF 358KB
• Question paper - International relations 1890–1941 Y218/01 - PDF 839KB
• Mark scheme - International relations 1890–1941 Y218/01 - PDF 423KB
• Question paper - Russia 1894–1941 Y219/01 - PDF 842KB
• Mark scheme - Russia 1894–1941 Y219/01 - PDF 434KB
• Question paper - Italy 1896–1943 Y220/01 - PDF 828KB
• Mark scheme - Italy 1896–1943 Y220/01 - PDF 341KB
• Question paper - Democracy and dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963 Y221/01 - PDF 838KB
• Mark scheme - Democracy and dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963 Y221/01 - PDF 363KB
• Question paper - The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993 Y222/01 - PDF 922KB
• Mark scheme - The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993 Y222/01 - PDF 351KB
• Question paper - The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995 Y223/01 - PDF 828KB
• Mark scheme - The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995 Y223/01 - PDF 362KB
• Question paper - Apartheid and reconciliation: South African politics 1948–1999 Y224/01 - PDF 921KB
• Mark scheme - Apartheid and reconciliation: South African politics 1948–1999 Y224/01 - PDF 363KB
• Question paper - The Early Anglo-Saxons c.400–800 Y301/01 - PDF 845KB
• Question paper - The Viking Age c. 790–1066 Y302/01 - PDF 842KB
• Mark scheme - The Early Anglo-Saxons c.400–800 Y301/01 - PDF 427KB
• Mark scheme - The Viking Age c. 790–1066 Y302/01 - PDF 376KB
• Question paper - English government and the church 1066–1216 Y303/01 - PDF 844KB
• Mark scheme - English government and the church 1066–1216 Y303/01 - PDF 358KB
• Question paper - The church and medieval heresy 1100–1437 Y304/01 - PDF 842KB
• Mark scheme - The church and medieval heresy 1100–1437 Y304/01 - PDF 363KB
• Question paper - The Renaissance c.1400– c.1600 Y305/01 - PDF 633KB
• Mark scheme - The Renaissance c.1400–c.1600 Y305/01 - PDF 352KB
• Question paper - Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors 1485–1603 Y306/01 - PDF 843KB
• Mark scheme - Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors 1485–1603 Y306/01 - PDF 349KB
• Question paper - Tudor foreign policy 1485–1603 Y307/01 - PDF 843KB
• Mark scheme - Tudor foreign policy 1485–1603 Y307/01 - PDF 343KB
• Question paper - The Catholic Reformation 1492–1610 Y308/01 - PDF 843KB
• Mark scheme - The Catholic Reformation 1492–1610 Y308/01 - PDF 349KB
• Question paper - The ascendancy of the Ottoman Empire 1453–1606 Y309/01 - PDF 679KB
• Mark scheme - The ascendancy of the Ottoman Empire 1453–1606 Y309/01 - PDF 347KB
• Question paper - The development of the nation state: France 1498–1610 Y310/01 - PDF 842KB
• Mark scheme - The development of the nation state: France 1498–1610 Y310/01 - PDF 344KB
• Question paper - The origins and growth of the British Empire 1558–1783 Y311/01 - PDF 603KB
• Mark scheme - The origins and growth of the British Empire 1558–1783 Y311/01 - PDF 352KB
• Question paper - Popular culture and the witchcraze of the 16th and 17th centuries Y312/01 - PDF 832KB
• Mark scheme - Popular culture and the witchcraze of the 16th and 17th centuries Y312/01 - PDF 347KB
• Question paper - The ascendancy of France 1610–1715 Y313/01 - PDF 834KB
• Mark scheme - The ascendancy of France 1610–1715 Y313/01 - PDF 345KB
• Question paper - The challenge of German Nationalism 1789–1919 Y314/01 - PDF 842KB
• Mark scheme - The challenge of German nationalism 1789–1919 Y314/01 - PDF 349KB
• Question paper - The changing nature of warfare 1792–1945 Y315/01 - PDF 612KB
• Mark scheme - The changing nature of warfare 1792–1945 Y315/01 - PDF 347KB
• Question paper - Britain and Ireland 1791–1921 Y316/01 - PDF 832KB
• Mark scheme - Britain and Ireland 1791–1921 Y316/01 - PDF 338KB
• Question paper - China and its rulers 1839–1989 Y317/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - China and its rulers 1839–1989 Y317/01 - PDF 347KB
• Question paper - Russia and its rulers 1855–1964 Y318/01 - PDF 832KB
• Mark scheme - Russia and its rulers 1855–1964 Y318/01 - PDF 337KB
• Question paper - Civil rights in the USA 1865–1992 Y319/01 - PDF 842KB
• Mark scheme - Civil rights in the USA 1865–1992 Y319/01 - PDF 349KB
• Question paper - From colonialism to independence: The British Empire 1857–1965 Y320/01 - PDF 853KB
• Mark scheme - From colonialism to independence: The British Empire 1857–1965 Y320/01 - PDF 337KB
• Question paper - The Middle East 1908–2011: Ottomans to Arab Spring Y321/01 - PDF 853KB
• Mark scheme - The Middle East 1908–2011: Ottomans to Arab Spring Y321/01 - PDF 336KB
• Modified papers ZIP 42MB

2020 - November series

• Question paper - Alfred and the making of England 871–1016 Y101/01 - PDF 869KB
• Mark scheme - Alfred and the making of England 871–1016 Y101/01 - PDF 323KB
• Question paper - Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest 1035–1107 Y102/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest 1035–1107 Y102/01 - PDF 308KB
• Question paper - England 1199–1272 Y103/01 - PDF 869KB
• Mark scheme - England 1199–1272 Y103/01 - PDF 325KB
• Question paper - England 1377–1455 Y104/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - England 1377–1455 Y104/01 - PDF 323KB
• Question paper - England 1445–1509: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII Y105/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - England 1445–1509: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII Y105/01 - PDF 369KB
• Mark scheme - England 1485–1558: The early Tudors Y106/01 - PDF 435KB
• Mark scheme - England 1547–1603: The late Tudors Y107/01 - PDF 437KB
• Mark scheme - The early Stuarts and the origins of the Civil War 1603–1660 Y108/01 - PDF 337KB
• Mark scheme - The making of Georgian Britain 1678–c.1760 Y109/01 - PDF 395KB
• Question paper - From Pitt to Peel: Britain 1783–1853 Y110/01 - PDF 614KB
• Mark scheme - From Pitt to Peel: Britain 1783–1853 Y110/01 - PDF 363KB
• Question paper - Liberals, Conservatives and the rise of Labour 1846–1918 Y111/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - Liberals, Conservatives and the rise of Labour 1846–1918 Y111/01 - PDF 396KB
• Question paper - Britain 1900–1951 Y112/01 - PDF 655KB
• Mark scheme - Britain 1900–1951 Y112/01 - PDF 325KB
• Question paper - Britain 1930–1997 Y113/01 - PDF 645KB
• Question paper - The rise of Islam c.550–750 Y201/01 - PDF 675KB
• Mark scheme - The rise of Islam c.550–750 Y201/01 - PDF 302KB
• Question paper - Charlemagne 768–814 Y202/01 - PDF 903KB
• Question paper - The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095–1192 Y203/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095–1192 Y203/01 - PDF 328KB
• Question paper - Genghis Khan and the explosion from the Steppes c.1167–1405 Y204/01 - PDF 919KB
• Mark scheme - Genghis Khan and the explosion from the Steppes c.1167–1405 Y204/01 - PDF 364KB
• Question paper - Exploration, encounters and empire 1445–1570 Y205/01 - PDF 756KB
• Mark scheme - Exploration, encounters and empire 1445 - 1570 Y205/01 - PDF 277KB
• Mark scheme - Exploration, encounters and empire 1445–1570 Y205/01 - PDF 277KB
• Question paper - Spain 1469–1556 Y206/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - Spain 1469–1556 Y206/01 - PDF 295KB
• Question paper - The German Reformation and the rule of Charles V 1500–1559 Y207/01 - PDF 756KB
• Mark scheme - The German Reformation and the rule of Charles V 1500 - 1559 Y207/01 - PDF 300KB
• Mark scheme - The German Reformation and the rule of Charles V 1500–1559 Y207/01 - PDF 300KB
• Question paper - Philip II 1556–1598 Y208/01 - PDF 839KB
• Mark scheme - Philip II 1556–1598 Y208/01 - PDF 374KB
• Question paper - African kingdoms c.1400–c.1800: Four case studies Y209/01 - PDF 675KB
• Mark scheme - African kingdoms c.1400–c.1800: Four case studies Y209/01 - PDF 338KB
• Question paper - Russia 1645–1741 Y210/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - Russia 1645–1741 Y210/01 - PDF 249KB
• Question paper - The American Revolution 1740–1796 Y212/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - The American Revolution 1740–1796 Y212/01 - PDF 258KB
• Question paper - The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774–1815 Y213/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774–1815 Y213/01 - PDF 288KB
• Question paper - France 1814–1870 Y214/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - France 1814–1870 Y214/01 - PDF 315KB
• Question paper - Italy and unification 1789–1896 Y215/01 - PDF 828KB
• Mark scheme - Italy and unification 1789–1896 Y215/01 - PDF 328KB
• Question paper - The USA in the 19th Century: Westward expansion and Civil War 1803–c.1890 Y216/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - The USA in the 19th Century: Westward expansion and Civil War 1803–c.1890 Y216/01 - PDF 356KB
• Question paper - Japan 1853–1937 Y217/01 - PDF 909KB
• Mark scheme - Japan 1853–1937 Y217/01 - PDF 285KB
• Question paper - International relations 1890–1941 Y218/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - International relations 1890–1941 Y218/01 - PDF 250KB
• Question paper - Russia 1894–1941 Y219/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - Russia 1894–1941 Y219/01 - PDF 251KB
• Question paper - Italy 1896–1943 Y220/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - Italy 1896–1943 Y220/01 - PDF 251KB
• Question paper - Democracy and dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963 Y221/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - Democracy and dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963 Y221/01 - PDF 299KB
• Question paper - The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993 Y222/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993 Y222/01 - PDF 280KB
• Question paper - The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995 Y223/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995 Y223/01 - PDF 299KB
• Question paper - Apartheid and reconciliation: South African politics 1948–1999 Y224/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - Apartheid and reconciliation: South African politics 1948–1999 Y224/01 - PDF 296KB
• Question paper - The Viking Age c. 790–1066 Y302/01 - PDF 855KB
• Mark scheme - The Viking Age c. 790–1066 Y302/01 - PDF 304KB
• Question paper - English government and the church 1066–1216 Y303/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - English government and the church 1066–1216 Y303/01 - PDF 266KB
• Question paper - The church and medieval heresy 1100–1437 Y304/01 - PDF 643KB
• Mark scheme - The church and medieval heresy 1100–1437 Y304/01 - PDF 289KB
• Question paper - The Renaissance c.1400– c.1600 Y305/01 - PDF 643KB
• Mark scheme - The Renaissance c.1400–c.1600 Y305/01 - PDF 283KB
• Question paper - Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors 1485–1603 Y306/01 - PDF 646KB
• Mark scheme - Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors 1485–1603 Y306/01 - PDF 262KB
• Question paper - Tudor foreign policy 1485–1603 Y307/01 - PDF 612KB
• Mark scheme - Tudor foreign policy 1485–1603 Y307/01 - PDF 280KB
• Question paper - The Catholic Reformation 1492–1610 Y308/01 - PDF 613KB
• Mark scheme - The Catholic Reformation 1492–1610 Y308/01 - PDF 284KB
• Question paper - The ascendancy of the Ottoman Empire 1453–1606 Y309/01 - PDF 613KB
• Mark scheme - The ascendancy of the Ottoman Empire 1453–1606 Y309/01 - PDF 279KB
• Question paper - The development of the nation state: France 1498–1610 Y310/01 - PDF 614KB
• Mark scheme - The development of the nation state: France 1498–1610 Y310/01 - PDF 294KB
• Question paper - The origins and growth of the British Empire 1558–1783 Y311/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - The origins and growth of the British Empire 1558–1783 Y311/01 - PDF 268KB
• Question paper - Popular culture and the witchcraze of the 16th and 17th centuries Y312/01 - PDF 616KB
• Mark scheme - Popular culture and the witchcraze of the 16th and 17th centuries Y312/01 - PDF 264KB
• Question paper - The ascendancy of France 1610–1715 Y313/01 - PDF 612KB
• Mark scheme - The ascendancy of France 1610–1715 Y313/01 - PDF 281KB
• Question paper - The challenge of German Nationalism 1789–1919 Y314/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - The challenge of German nationalism 1789–1919 Y314/01 - PDF 317KB
• Question paper - The changing nature of warfare 1792–1945 Y315/01 - PDF 1MB
• Question paper - The changing nature of warfare 1792–1945 post-exam correction Y315/01 - PDF 145KB
• Mark scheme - The changing nature of warfare 1792–1945 Y315/01 - PDF 322KB
• Question paper - Britain and Ireland 1791–1921 Y316/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - Britain and Ireland 1791–1921 Y316/01 - PDF 319KB
• Question paper - China and its rulers 1839–1989 Y317/01 - PDF 644KB
• Mark scheme - China and its rulers 1839–1989 Y317/01 - PDF 339KB
• Question paper - Russia and its rulers 1855–1964 Y318/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - Russia and its rulers 1855–1964 Y318/01 - PDF 312KB
• Examiners' report - Russia and its rulers 1855-1964 Y318/01 - PDF 327KB
• Question paper - Civil rights in the USA 1865–1992 Y319/01 - PDF 614KB
• Mark scheme - Civil rights in the USA 1865–1992 Y319/01 - PDF 269KB
• Examiners' report - Civil rights in the USA 1865-1992 Y319/01 - PDF 320KB
• Question paper - From colonialism to independence: The British Empire 1857–1965 Y320/01 - PDF 615KB
• Mark scheme - From colonialism to independence: The British Empire 1857–1965 Y320/01 - PDF 257KB
• Question paper - The Middle East 1908–2011: Ottomans to Arab Spring Y321/01 - PDF 614KB
• Mark scheme - The Middle East 1908–2011: Ottomans to Arab Spring Y321/01 - PDF 311KB
• Modified papers ZIP 18MB

2019 - June series

• Examiners' report - Topic based essay Y100/01/02 - PDF 437KB
• Question paper - Alfred and the making of England 871-1016 Y101/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - Alfred and the making of England 871-1016 Y101/01 - PDF 493KB
• Examiners' report - Alfred and the making of England 871–1016 Y101/01 - PDF 795KB
• Question paper - Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest 1035-1107 Y102/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest 1035-1107 Y102/01 - PDF 493KB
• Examiners' report - Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest 1035-1107 Y102/01 - PDF 983KB
• Question paper - England 1199–1272 Y103/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - England 1199–1272 Y103/01 - PDF 514KB
• Examiners' report - England 1199–1272 Y103/01 - PDF 698KB
• Question paper - England 1377–1455 Y104/01 - PDF 878KB
• Mark scheme - England 1377-1455 Y104/01 - PDF 513KB
• Question paper - England 1445–1509: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII Y105/01 - PDF 284KB
• Mark scheme - England 1445-1509: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII Y105/01 - PDF 594KB
• Examiners' report - England 1445–1509: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII Y105/01 - PDF 745KB
• Question paper - England 1485–1558: the early Tudors Y106/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - England 1485-1558: the early Tudors Y106/01 - PDF 851KB
• Examiners' report - England 1485–1558: the early Tudors Y106/01 - PDF 619KB
• Question paper - England 1547–1603: the later Tudors Y107/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - England 1547-1603: the later Tudors Y107/01 - PDF 841KB
• Examiners' report - England 1547–1603: the later Tudors Y107/01 - PDF 518KB
• Mark scheme - The early Stuarts and the origins of the Civil War 1603-1660 Y108/01 - PDF 849KB
• Examiners' report - The early Stuarts and the origins of the Civil War 1603–1660 Y108/01 - PDF 421KB
• Question paper - The making of Georgian Britain 1678–c.1760 Y109/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - The making of Georgian Britain 1678-c.1760 Y109/01 - PDF 777KB
• Question paper - From Pitt to Peel: Britain 1783–1853 Y110/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - From Pitt to Peel: Britain 1783-1853 Y110/01 - PDF 656KB
• Examiners' report - From Pitt to Peel: Britain 1783–1853 Y110/01 - PDF 1MB
• Question paper - Liberals, Conservatives and the rise of Labour 1846–1918 - Post exam correction Y111/01 - PDF 172KB
• Mark scheme - Liberals, Conservatives and the rise of Labour 1846-1918 Y111/01 - PDF 582KB
• Question paper - Britain 1900–1951 Y112/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - Britain 1900-1951 Y112/01 - PDF 581KB
• Examiners' report - Britain 1900–1951 Y112/01 - PDF 756KB
• Question paper - Britain 1930–1997 Y113/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - Britain 1930-1997 Y113/01 - PDF 783KB
• Examiners' report - Britain 1930–1997 Y113/01 - PDF 832KB
• Question paper - The rise of Islam c.550–750 Y201/01 - PDF 860KB
• Mark scheme - The rise of Islam c.550–750 Y201/01 - PDF 467KB
• Question paper - Charlemagne 768–814 Y202/01 - PDF 886KB
• Mark scheme - Charlemagne 768-814 Y202/01 - PDF 557KB
• Question paper - The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095–1192 Y203/01 - PDF 860KB
• Mark scheme - The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095-1192 Y203/01 - PDF 622KB
• Examiners' report - The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095–1192 Y203/01 - PDF 1MB
• Question paper - Genghis Khan and the explosion from the Steppes c.1167–1405 Y204/01 - PDF 911KB
• Mark scheme - Genghis Khan and the explosion from the Steppes c. 1167-1405 Y204/01 - PDF 728KB
• Question paper - Exploration, encounters and empire 1445–1570 Y205/01 - PDF 861KB
• Mark scheme - Exploration, encounters and empire 1445-1570 Y205/01 - PDF 558KB
• Question paper - Spain 1469–1556 Y206/01 - PDF 912KB
• Mark scheme - Spain 1469-1556 Y206/01 - PDF 888KB
• Examiners' report - Spain 1469–1556 Y206/01 - PDF 407KB
• Question paper - The German Reformation and the rule of Charles V 1500–1559 Y207/01 - PDF 929KB
• Mark scheme - The German Reformation and the rule of Charles V 1500-1559 Y207/01 - PDF 818KB
• Examiners' report - The German Reformation and the rule of Charles V 1500–1559 Y207/01 - PDF 490KB
• Question paper - Philip II 1556–1598 Y208/01 - PDF 676KB
• Mark scheme - Philip II 1556-1598 Y208/01 - PDF 822KB
• Question paper - African kingdoms c.1400–1800: four case studies Y209/01 - PDF 901KB
• Mark scheme - African kingdoms c.1400-1800: four case studies Y209/01 - PDF 858KB
• Question paper - Russia 1645–1741 Y210/01 - PDF 860KB
• Mark scheme - Russia 1645-1741 Y210/01 - PDF 886KB
• Question paper - The American Revolution 1740–1796 Y212/01 - PDF 898KB
• Mark scheme - The American Revolution 1740-1796 Y212/01 - PDF 631KB
• Examiners' report - The American Revolution 1740–1796 Y212/01 - PDF 1MB
• Question paper - The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774–1815 Y213/01 - PDF 676KB
• Mark scheme - The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774-1815 Y213/01 - PDF 822KB
• Question paper - France 1814–1870 Y214/01 - PDF 676KB
• Mark scheme - France 1814-1870 Y214/01 - PDF 734KB
• Question paper - Italy and unification 1789–1896 Y215/01 - PDF 861KB
• Mark scheme - Italy and unification 1789-1896 Y215/01 - PDF 1006KB
• Examiners' report - Italy and unification 1789–1896 Y215/01 - PDF 972KB
• Question paper - The USA in the 19th Century: Westward expansion and Civil War 1803–c.1890 Y216/01 - PDF 860KB
• Mark scheme - The USA in the 19th Century: Westward expansion and Civil War 1803 – c.1890 Y216/01 - PDF 721KB
• Examiners' report - The USA in the 19th Century: Westward expansion and Civil War 1803–c1890 Y216/01 - PDF 1MB
• Question paper - Japan 1853–1937 Y217/01 - PDF 910KB
• Mark scheme - Japan 1853-1937 Y217/01 - PDF 489KB
• Question paper - International relations 1890–1941 Y218/01 - PDF 919KB
• Mark scheme - International relations 1890-1941 Y218/01 - PDF 447KB
• Examiners' report - International relations 1890–1941 Y218/01 - PDF 575KB
• Question paper - Russia 1894–1941 Y219/01 - PDF 860KB
• Mark scheme - Russia 1894-1941 Y219/01 - PDF 714KB
• Examiners' report - Russia 1894–1941 Y219/01 - PDF 624KB
• Question paper - Italy 1896–1943 Y220/01 - PDF 916KB
• Mark scheme - Italy 1896-1943 Y220/01 - PDF 422KB
• Examiners' report - Italy 1896–1943 Y220/01 - PDF 524KB
• Question paper - Democracy and dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963 Y221/01 - PDF 861KB
• Mark scheme - Democracy and dictatorships in Germany 1919-1963 Y221/01 - PDF 724KB
• Examiners' report - Democracy and dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963 Y221/01 - PDF 606KB
• Question paper - The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993 Y222/01 - PDF 923KB
• Mark scheme - The Cold War in Asia 1945-1993 Y222/01 - PDF 560KB
• Examiners' report - The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993 Y222/01 - PDF 674KB
• Question paper - The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995 Y223/01 - PDF 932KB
• Mark scheme - The Cold War in Europe 1941-1995 Y223/01 - PDF 754KB
• Examiners' report - The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995 Y223/01 - PDF 649KB
• Question paper - Apartheid and reconciliation: South African politics 1948–1999 Y224/01 - PDF 676KB
• Mark scheme - Apartheid and reconciliation: South African politics 1948-1999 Y224/01 - PDF 839KB
• Examiners' report - Apartheid and reconciliation: South African politics 1948–1999 Y224/01 - PDF 446KB
• Question paper - The Viking Age c.790–1066 Y302/01 - PDF 876KB
• Mark scheme - The Viking Age c.790-1066 Y302/01 - PDF 428KB
• Question paper - English government and the Church 1066–1216 Y303/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - English government and the Church 1066-1216 Y303/01 - PDF 418KB
• Question paper - The Church and medieval heresy c.1100–1437 Y304/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - The Church and medieval heresy c.1100-1437 Y304/01 - PDF 428KB
• Mark scheme - The Renaissance c.1400-1600 Y305/01 - PDF 621KB
• Question paper - Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors 1485–1603 Y306/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors 1485-1603 Y306/01 - PDF 782KB
• Examiners' report - Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors 1485–1603 Y306/01 - PDF 413KB
• Question paper - Tudor foreign policy 1485–1603 Y307/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - Tudor foreign policy 1485-1603 Y307/01 - PDF 716KB
• Examiners' report - Tudor foreign policy 1485–1603 Y307/01 - PDF 495KB
• Question paper - The Catholic Reformation 1492–1610 Y308/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - The Catholic Reformation 1492-1610 Y308/01 - PDF 620KB
• Question paper - The ascendancy of the Ottoman Empire 1453–1606 Y309/01 - PDF 890KB
• Mark scheme - The ascendancy of the Ottoman Empire 1453-1606 Y309/01 - PDF 614KB
• Question paper - The development of the nation state: France 1498–1610 Y310/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - The development of the nation state: France 1498-1610 Y310/01 - PDF 878KB
• Mark scheme - The origins and growth of the British Empire 1558 - 1783 Y311/01 - PDF 778KB
• Question paper - Popular culture and the witchcraze of the 16th and 17th centuries Y312/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - Popular culture and the witchcraze of the 16th and 17th centuries Y312/01 - PDF 785KB
• Examiners' report - Popular culture and the witchcraze of the 16th and 17th centuries Y312/01 - PDF 417KB
• Question paper - The ascendancy of France 1610–1715 Y313/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - The ascendancy of France 1610-1715 Y313/01 - PDF 889KB
• Question paper - The challenge of German nationalism 1789–1919 Y314/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - The challenge of German nationalism 1789-1919 Y314/01 - PDF 786KB
• Examiners' report - The challenge of German nationalism 1789–1919 Y314/01 - PDF 756KB
• Question paper - The changing nature of warfare 1792–1945 Y315/01 - PDF 876KB
• Mark scheme - The changing nature of warfare 1792-1945 Y315/01 - PDF 786KB
• Examiners' report - The changing nature of warfare 1792–1945 Y315/01 - PDF 772KB
• Mark scheme - Britain and Ireland 1791-1921 Y316/01 - PDF 616KB
• Examiners' report - Britain and Ireland 1791–1921 Y316/01 - PDF 685KB
• Mark scheme - China and its rulers 1839-1989 Y317/01 - PDF 617KB
• Examiners' report - China and its rulers 1839–1989 Y317/01 - PDF 1MB
• Question paper - Russia and its rulers 1855–1964 Y318/01 - PDF 279KB
• Mark scheme - Russia and its rulers 1855-1964 Y318/01 - PDF 871KB
• Examiners' report - Russia and its rulers 1855–1964 Y318/01 - PDF 1MB
• Question paper - Civil rights in the USA 1865–1992 Y319/01 - PDF 878KB
• Mark scheme - Civil rights in the USA 1865-1992 Y319/01 - PDF 887KB
• Examiners' report - Civil rights in the USA 1865–1992 Y319/01 - PDF 832KB
• Question paper - From colonialism to independence: The British Empire 1857–1965 Y320/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - From Colonialism to Independence: the British Empire 1857 - 1965 Y320/01 - PDF 940KB
• Examiners' report - From colonialism to independence: The British Empire 1857–1965 Y320/01 - PDF 1MB
• Question paper - The Middle East 1908–2011: Ottomans to Arab Spring Y321/01 - PDF 872KB
• Mark scheme - The Middle East 1908-2011: Ottomans to Arab Spring Y321/01 - PDF 723KB
• Examiners' report - The Middle East 1908–2011: Ottomans to Arab Spring Y321/01 - PDF 1MB
• Modified papers ZIP 51MB
• Summer highlights report H505 - PDF 366KB

Sample assessment materials

• Alfred and the making of England 871-1016 H505/Y101 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 765KB
• Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest 1035-1107 H505/Y102 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 775KB
• England 1199-1272 H505/Y103 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 779KB
• England 1377-1455 H505/Y104 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 629KB
• England 1445-1509: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII H505/Y105 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 617KB
• England 1485-1558: the early Tudors H505/Y106 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 625KB
• England 1547-1603: the later Tudors H505/Y107 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 697KB
• The early Stuarts and the origins of the Civil War 1603-1660 H505/Y108 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 623KB
• The making of Georgian Britain 1678-c.1760 H505/Y109 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 698KB
• From Pitt to Peel: Britain 1783-1853 H505/Y110 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 711KB
• Liberals, Conservatives and the rise of Labour 1846-1918 H505/Y111 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 618KB
• Britain 1900-1951 H505/Y112 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 623KB
• Britain 1930-1997 H505/Y113 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 625KB
• The rise of Islam c.550-750 H505/Y201 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 745KB
• Charlemagne 768-814 H505/Y202 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 735KB
• The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095-1192 H505/Y203 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 713KB
• Genghis Khan and the explosion from the Steppes c.1167-1405 H505/Y204 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 730KB
• Exploration, encounters and empire 1445-1570 H505/Y205 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 715KB
• Spain 1469-1556 H505/Y206 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 718KB
• The German Reformation and the rule of Charles V 1500–1559 H505/Y207 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 716KB
• Philip II 1556-1598 H505/Y208 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 725KB
• African kingdoms c.1400-c.1800: four case studies H505/Y209 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 711KB
• Russia 1645-1741 H505/Y210 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 711KB
• The rise and decline of the Mughal Empire in India 1526-1739 H505/Y211 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 711KB
• The American Revolution 1740-1796 H505/Y212 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 636KB
• The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774-1815 H505/Y213 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 724KB
• France 1814-1870 H505/Y214 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 716KB
• Italy and unification 1789-1896 H505/Y215 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 728KB
• The USA in the 19th Century: Westward expansion and civil war 1803-c.1890 H505/Y216 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 715KB
• Japan 1853-1937 H505/Y217 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 734KB
• International relations 1890-1941 H505/Y218 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 732KB
• Russia 1894-1941 H505/Y219 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 729KB
• Italy 1896-1943 H505/Y220 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 723KB
• Democracy and dictatorships in Germany 1919-1963 H505/Y221 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 734KB
• The Cold War in Asia 1945-1993 H505/Y222 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 737KB
• The Cold War in Europe 1941-1995 H505/Y223 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 722KB
• Apartheid and reconciliation: South African politics 1948-1999 H505/Y224 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 720KB
• The early Anglo-Saxons c.400-800 H505/Y301 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 710KB
• The Viking Age c.790-1066 H505/Y302 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 707KB
• English government and the Church 1066-1216 H505/Y303 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 697KB
• The Church and medieval heresy c.1100-1437 H505/Y304 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 692KB
• The Renaissance c.1400-c.1600 H505/Y305 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 736KB
• Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors 1485-1603 H505/Y306 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 712KB
• Tudor foreign policy 1485-1603 H505/Y307 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 707KB
• The Catholic Reformation 1492-1610 H505/Y308 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 692KB
• The ascendancy of the Ottoman Empire 1453-1606 H505/Y309 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 766KB
• The development of the nation state: France 1498-1610 H505/Y310 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 767KB
• The origins and growth of the British Empire 1558-1783 H505/Y311 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 705KB
• Popular culture and the witchcraze of the 16th and 17th centuries H505/Y312 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 701KB
• The ascendancy of France 1610-1715 H505/Y313 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 768KB
• The challenge of German nationalism 1789-1919 H505/Y314 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 776KB
• The changing nature of warfare 1792-1945 H505/Y315 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 703KB
• Britain and Ireland 1791-1921 H505/Y316 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 703KB
• China and its rulers 1839-1989 H505/Y317 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 692KB
• Russia and its rulers 1855-1964 H505/Y318 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 776KB
• Civil rights in the USA 1865-1992 H505/Y319 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 769KB
• From colonialism to independence: The British Empire 1857-1965 H505/Y320 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 772KB
• The Middle East 1908-2011: Ottomans to Arab Spring H505/Y321 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 788KB

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Candidate exemplars

2018 - june series.

• The USA in the 19th Century: Westward expansion and Civil War 1803–c.1890 Y216/01 - PDF 4MB

Candidate style answers

• Unit 01 enquiries (Y101, Y103-105) These responses have been provided to help to illustrate how the sample assessment questions might be answered and to provide some commentary on what factors contribute to an overall grading. PDF 532KB
• Unit 01 enquiries (Y102, Y106-113) These responses have been provided to help to illustrate how the sample assessment questions might be answered and to provide some commentary on what factors contribute to an overall grading. PDF 595KB
• Unit 02 part 1 comparison question These responses have been provided to help to illustrate how the sample assessment questions might be answered and to provide some commentary on what factors contribute to an overall grading. PDF 833KB
• Unit 03 These responses have been provided to help to illustrate how the sample assessment questions might be answered and to provide some commentary on what factors contribute to an overall grading. PDF 1MB
• Question paper - England 1485–1558: the early Tudors Y136/01 - PDF 826KB
• Mark scheme - England 1485–1558: the early Tudors Y136/01 - PDF 439KB
• Examiners' report - England 1485-1558: the Early Tudors Y136/01 - PDF 6MB
• Question paper - England 1547–1603: the later Tudors Y137/01 - PDF 833KB
• Mark scheme - England 1547–1603: the later Tudors Y137/01 - PDF 440KB
• Question paper - The early Stuarts and the origins of the Civil War 1603–1660 Y138/01 - PDF 673KB
• Mark scheme - The early Stuarts and the origins of the Civil War 1603–1660 Y138/01 - PDF 353KB
• Question paper - Britain c1930–1997 Y143/01 - PDF 832KB
• Mark scheme - Britain c. 1930–1997 Y143/01 - PDF 353KB
• Examiners' report - Britain 1930-1997 Y143/01 - PDF 4MB
• Question paper - The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774–1815 Y243/01 - PDF 839KB
• Mark scheme - The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774–1815 Y243/01 - PDF 346KB
• Question paper - Russia 1894–1941 Y249/01 - PDF 832KB
• Mark scheme - Russia 1894–1941 Y249/01 - PDF 342KB
• Examiners' report - Russia 1894-1941 Y249/01 - PDF 1MB
• Question paper - Democracy and dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963 Y251/01 - PDF 971KB
• Mark scheme - Democracy and dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963 Y251/01 - PDF 511KB
• Question paper - The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993 Y252/01 - PDF 838KB
• Mark scheme - The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993 Y252/01 - PDF 465KB
• Question paper - The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995 Y253/01 - PDF 832KB
• Mark scheme - The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995 Y253/01 - PDF 354KB
• Question paper - England 1485–1558: The early Tudors Y136/01 - PDF 859KB
• Mark scheme - England 1485–1558: The early Tudors Y136/01 - PDF 339KB
• Question paper - England 1547–1603: The late Tudors Y137/01 - PDF 859KB
• Mark scheme - England 1547–1603: The late Tudors Y137/01 - PDF 384KB
• Question paper - The early Stuarts and the origins of the Civil War 1603–1660 Y138/01 - PDF 860KB
• Mark scheme - The early Stuarts and the origins of the Civil War 1603–1660 Y138/01 - PDF 339KB
• Question paper - Britain 1930–1997 Y143/01 - PDF 615KB
• Mark scheme - Britain 1930–1997 Y143/01 - PDF 378KB
• Question paper - The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774–1815 Y243/01 - PDF 855KB
• Mark scheme - The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774–1815 Y243/01 - PDF 273KB
• Question paper - Russia 1894–1941 Y249/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - Russia 1894–1941 Y249/01 - PDF 306KB
• Question paper - Democracy and dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963 Y251/01 - PDF 856KB
• Mark scheme - Democracy and dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963 Y251/01 - PDF 335KB
• Question paper - The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993 Y252/01 - PDF 843KB
• Mark scheme - The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993 Y252/01 - PDF 343KB
• Question paper - The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995 Y253/01 - PDF 856KB
• Mark scheme - The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995 Y253/01 - PDF 293KB
• Question paper - England 1199–1272 Y133/01 - PDF 876KB
• Mark scheme - England 1199–1272 Y133/01 - PDF 690KB
• Question paper - England 1445–1509: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII Y135/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - England 1445–1509: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII Y135/01 - PDF 642KB
• Question paper - England 1485–1558: the early Tudors Y136/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - England 1485–1558: the early Tudors Y136/01 - PDF 815KB
• Examiners' report - England 1485-1558: the Early Tudors Y136/01 - PDF 1MB
• Question paper - England 1547–1603: the later Tudors Y137/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - England 1547–1603: the later Tudors Y137/01 - PDF 761KB
• Examiners' report - England 1547-1603: the Late Tudors Y137/01 - PDF 713KB
• Question paper - The early Stuarts and the origins of the Civil War 1603–1660 Y138/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - The early Stuarts and the origins of the Civil War 1603–1660 Y138/01 - PDF 563KB
• Examiners' report - The Early Stuarts and the Origins of the Civil War 1603-1660 Y138/01 - PDF 642KB
• Question paper - From Pitt to Peel: Britain 1783-1853 Y140/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - From Pitt to Peel: Britain 1783–1853 Y140/01 - PDF 534KB
• Question paper - Britain c1930-1997 Y143/01 - PDF 1MB
• Mark scheme - Britain c. 1930–1997 Y143/01 - PDF 456KB
• Examiners' report - Britain 1930-1997 Y143/01 - PDF 1MB
• Question paper - The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095-1192 Y233/01 - PDF 958KB
• Question paper - The German Reformation and the rule of Charles V 1500-1559 Y237/01 - PDF 988KB
• Mark scheme - The German Reformation and the rule of Charles V 1500–1559 Y237/01 - PDF 1MB
• Question paper - The American Revolution 1740-1796 Y242/01 - PDF 956KB
• Mark scheme - The American Revolution 1740-1796 Y242/01 - PDF 1003KB
• Question paper - The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774-1815 Y243/01 - PDF 962KB
• Mark scheme - The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774–1815 Y243/01 - PDF 1001KB
• Examiners' report - The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774-1815 Y243/01 - PDF 1MB
• Question paper - The USA in the 19th century: Westward expansion and Civil War 1803-c1890 Y246/01 - PDF 977KB
• Mark scheme - The USA in the 19th Century: Westward expansion and Civil War 1803–c.1890 Y246/01 - PDF 1MB
• Question paper - International Relations 1890–1941 Y248/01 - PDF 977KB
• Mark scheme - International relations 1890 - 1941 Y248/01 - PDF 965KB
• Question paper - Russia 1894-1941 Y249/01 - PDF 962KB
• Mark scheme - Russia 1894–1941 Y249/01 - PDF 753KB
• Examiners' report - Russia 1894-1941 Y249/01 - PDF 632KB
• Question paper - Democracy and dictatorships in Germany 1919-1963 Y251/01 - PDF 874KB
• Mark scheme - Democracy and dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963 Y251/01 - PDF 1MB
• Examiners' report - Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany 1919-1963 Y251/01 - PDF 633KB
• Examiners' report - Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany 1919-1963 Y251/01 - PDF 5MB
• Question paper - The Cold War in Asia 1945-1993 Y252/01 - PDF 969KB
• Mark scheme - The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993 Y252/01 - PDF 911KB
• Question paper - The Cold War in Europe 1941-1995 Y253/01 - PDF 964KB
• Mark scheme - The Cold War in Europe 1941–1995 Y253/01 - PDF 1MB
• Examiners' report - The Cold War in Europe 1941-1995 Y253/01 - PDF 634KB
• Alfred and the making of England 871-1016 H105/Y131 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 792KB
• Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest 1035-1107 H105/Y132 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 837KB
• England 1199-1272 H105/Y133 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 785KB
• England 1445-1509: Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII H105/Y135 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 711KB
• England 1485-1558: The early Tudors H105/Y136 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 782KB
• England 1547-1603: The later Tudors H105/Y137 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 711KB
• The early Stuarts and the origins of the Civil War 1603-1660 H105/Y138 - Sample question and mark scheme. PDF 753KB
• The making of Georgian Britain 1678-c.1760 H105/Y139 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 793KB
• From Pitt to Peel: Britain 1783-1853 H105/Y140 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 726KB
• Liberals, Conservatives and the rise of Labour 1846-1918 H105/Y141 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 709KB
• Britain 1900-1951 H105/Y142 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 710KB
• Britain 1930-1997 H105/Y143 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 719KB
• The Crusades and the Crusader states 1095-1192 H105/Y233 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 762KB
• Genghis Khan and the explosion from the Steppes c1167-1405 H105/Y234 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 683KB
• The German Reformation and the rule of Charles V 1500-1559 H105/Y237 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 686KB
• Philip II 1556-1598 H105/Y238 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 688KB
• Russia 1645-1741 H105/Y240 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 680KB
• The American Revolution 1740-1796 H105/Y242 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 677KB
• The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774-1815 H105/Y243 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 680KB
• France 1814-1870 H105/Y244 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 827KB
• Italy and Unification 1789-1896 H105/Y245 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 753KB
• The USA in the 19th century: westward expansion and civil War H105/Y246 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 689KB
• International relations 1890-1941 H105/Y248 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 684KB
• Russia 1894-1941 H105/Y249 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 686KB
• Italy 1896-1943 H105/Y250 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 685KB
• Democracy and dictatorships in Germany 1919-1963 H105/Y251 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 685KB
• The Cold War in Asia 1945-1993 H105/Y252 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 828KB
• The Cold War in Europe 1941-1995 H105/Y253 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 701KB
• Apartheid and reconciliation: South African politics 1948-1999 H105/Y254 - Sample question paper and mark scheme. PDF 688KB

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