ABLE LEARNERS

Cambridge International School Assessment (End-Term 2021)

CANDIDATE
NAME

YEAR

HISTORY 6 August 2021

1 hour

NO ADDITIONAL MATERIAL REQUIRED

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

QUESTION/ MARKS
SECTION
Write in dark blue or black pen, or a 2B-leaded pencil. Do
not cross out your incorrect answers, but neatly erase them A
with an eraser. Correction tape or correction fluid is permitted
for pen users.
Read the instructions carefully before answering the
B
questions.

C
Answer all questions.

At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. Total marks
of the paper is 50 marks.

This document consists of 13 printed pages

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SECTION A – MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQ)

[15 MARKS]

There are fifteen questions in this section, each carrying one mark. Each question has four
options: A, B, C and D. Read the questions carefully and circle the correct answer. Answer all
questions.

1. Which country remained neutral during World War I?

A. Italy C. Sweden

B. France D. Switzerland

2. What is a zeppelin?

A. A type of airship C. A type of gun

B. A rock band D. Household appliance

3. What was the name of the contract which ended World War I?

A. Armistice Agreement C. Peace Treaty

B. Treaty of Versailles D. Peace Agreement

4. Which of the following are factors of the Great Depression?

I. High supply of goods, but low demand

II. The stock market collapsed
III. Farmers’ crops prices fell
IV. People bought things on credit and could not pay for them

A. I and II C. I, II and IV

B. I and IV D. I, II, III, and IV

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5. What was a Russian monarch called?

A. King C. Tsar

B. Ruler D. Emperor

6. Which Russian nationalist further developed the ideology of communism?

A. Vladmir Lenin C. Mikhail Gorbachev

B. Anton Yelch D. Vladmir Putin

7. Which country first embraced fascism?

A. Russia C. Germany

B. China D. Italy

8. Nazism is derived from which ideology?

A. Communism C. Fascism

B. Darwinism D. Liberalism

9. Which of the following countries remained neutral during World War II?

I. Sweden
II. Spain
III. Romania
IV. Portugal

A. I and II C. I, II and IV

B. I and IV D. I, II, III, and IV

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10. What is Pearl Harbour?

A. An American naval base C. A waterfall

B. A capital city D. A volcano

11. What does NATO stand for?

A. New Austrian Tactics Organisation C. Neutral Australian Terrorist Organisation

B. National American Trade Organisation D. North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

12. In 1955, Joseph Stalin and his eastern European allies formed the ?

A. The Waterloo Pact C. The Washington Pact

B. The Warsaw Pact D. The Welsh Pact

13. What is the name of the terrorist organization formed by Osama bin Laden?

A. ISIS C. Al-Qaeda

B. Boko Haram D. Taliban

14. What was one highlight of the 1960s?

A. Great fashion C. Reduced taxes

B. Women received full-time education D. Higher salaries

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15. Who was the first female British Prime Minister?

A. Theresa May C. Edwina Currie

B. Margaret Thatcher D. Jacqui Lamb

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SECTION B – DIAGRAMS AND CHARTS

[15 MARKS]

Fill in the blanks with the correct answers. Answer all questions.

1. World War II was fought by the Allies and the Axis powers. List any three Allies countries and
any two Axis countries.

Countries Involved With

World War II

ALLIES AXIS

(i) (i)

(ii) (ii)

(iii)

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2. In 1930, the American economy collapsed in an event famously known as the Great
Depression. This consequently affected other countries. Explain how the following
countries were affected by the Great Depression.

The Effects of the Great

Depression on:

GERMANY BRITAIN

USA

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3. The diagram below illustrates the spread of communism throughout the globe. Complete the map
by adding the names of the country in order.

1.RUSSIA

3. 2.

5.

4.

6.VIETNAM

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SECTION C – STRUCTURED QUESTIONS

[15 MARKS]

There are eight structured questions in this section. Answer all questions.

1. World War I is also known as?

[1]

2. The assassination of a certain Archduke sparked the start of World War I. What was the name of
this Archduke?

[1]

3. The ideology of communism was first developed by two German philosophers:

(i)

(ii)
[2]

4. Which political philosophy rose to prominence in 1919, and is derived from the Italian word
“fascio”?

[1]

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5. There is debate on whether Malaysia is on the path to fascism. Describe one thing about
Malaysia’s governance or laws which you would change to prevent this.

[2]

6. In 1920, China was corrupt, dangerous and without solid leadership. Which two men
emerged as important figures during this time?

(i)

(ii)
[2]

7. Which two Japanese cities were bombed by the Americans, ultimately ending World War II?

(i)

(ii)
[2]

8 (a) Which two figures does history regard as having ended The Cold War?

(i)

(ii)
[2]

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(b) In your opinion, from 8 (a), who actually ended the Cold War? Give a reason for your answer.

[2]

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SECTION D – KNOWLEDGE OF COUNTRIES

[5 MARKS]

The Vietnam War as was initiated by U.S.A. received much criticism but its purpose was to prevent
the Domino Effect. Shade and label the five Southeast Asian countries below which USA was afraid
might fall to communism.

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END

Prepared by: Checked by: Endorsed by:

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MS. ABIGALE MR. SUBRAMANIAM MR. SURIA PRAKASH
[ Subject Teacher ] [ H.O.D. of Humanities ] [ Vice Principal ]

DR. SUJITHRA
[ Academic Director ]

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