Question Types

Question 1

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Answer 1

Q1 = ‘Give two reasons from Source A which show’ (2 marks)

You need to identify two pieces of information from the source

Question 2

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Answer 2

Q2 = ‘Outline two…’ (4 marks)

Identify two actions/decisions/causes/ factors for change

Question 3

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Answer 3

Q3 = ‘How useful are sources A and B as evidence of…’ (10 marks)

• Make a judgement on the usefulness of BOTH sources
• Say where the source is useful
• Say where the source is limited (bring in own knowledge here)
• Must consider both NOP and content

Question 4

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Answer 4

Q4 = Key features - ‘Describe the key features of…’ (6 marks)

• Make three points and develop them (use three separate paragraphs)
• Use the following to give your answer structure - 1) Why did it happen 2) What happened 3) Consequences?

Question 5

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Answer 5

Q5 = ‘Explain the importance of the following in international relations’ (15 marks)

• Pick 3 out of 4 events listed in the question
• For each one: state its importance, provide factual detail on the event (who, what, when, where, why?), explain whether it increased or reduced tensions between the USA and USSR

Question 6

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Answer 6

Q6 = ‘Explain why relations changed in the years…’ (13 marks + 3 SPAG)

• Write about 3-4 reasons
• Link them (furthermore, moreover)
• prioritise them in your conclusion and explain why you have prioritised them this way