Question 1 a) Here are 3 causes of the conflict in Northern Ireland: Divided loyalties Lack of voting rights Unequal employment

ent opportunities Was any of these more important than the others? Explain your answer. [12]

b) Was the economic impact of the Tamil-Sinhalese conflict more damaging to Sri Lanka than the political impact? Explain your answer. [13]

Question 2 a) To what extent was being complacent the triggering factor responsible for the fall of Venice? Explain your answer. [12] b) Here are three factors leading to the rise of Venice: Effective leadership Pragmatic economic policies Geographical location Was any of these more significant than the others? Explain your answer. [13]