Practice exam questions for:

• Anglo-Saxon and Norman England

• Super-power relations and the Cold War.
• Medicine in Britain and the British Sector of the Western Front.
• Weimar and Nazi Germany.
 Explain the importance of….[8]
Cold War practice questions
• Explain the importance of the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan for relations between the USA and th
Soviet Union.
• Explain the importance of the Bay of Pigs invasion for developing the Cold War.
• Explain the importance of Reagan’s doctrine for relations between the USA and the Soviet Union.
• Explain the importance of the ‘Prague Spring’ for relations between the USA and the Soviet Union.
• Explain the importance of Kennedy’s 1963 speech for the future of Germany.
• Explain the importance of the ‘Bay of Pigs’ incident for the future of Cuba.
• Explain the importance of Castro becoming leader of Cuba for the development of the Cold War.
• Explain the importance of the building of the Berlin Wall for relations between the USA and the
Soviet Union.
• Explain the importance of the Truman Doctrine for the development of the Cold War in the years
1947-55.
• Explain the importance of the Berlin Blockade for the future of Germany.
• Explain the importance of the formation of NATO for relations between the USA and the Soviet
Union.
 Explain two consequences of…[8]
Cold War practice questions.
• Explain two consequences of Gorbachev’s decision to abandon the Brezhnev doctrine.
• Explain two consequences of the Refugee Crisis in 1958.
• Explain two consequences of the Cuban revolution.
• Explain two consequences of the building of the Berlin Wall.
• Explain two consequences of the Bay of Pigs incident.
• Explain two consequences of the uniting of the Western Zones in Germany.
• Explain two consequences of the Berlin Crisis 1948.
• Explain two consequences of the Tehran, Yalta or Potsdam conference.
• Explain two consequences of the Truman plan.
• Explain two consequences of the creation of Satellite states.
• Explain two consequences of the Hungarian uprising in 1956.
• Explain two consequences of Khrushchev's ultimatum in 1958.
• Explain two consequences of the election of Alexander Dubcek as First Secretary of the Czech
Communist Party in January 1968.
 Write a narrative account analysing the key events
of…[8]
Cold War practice questions.
• The Soviet Takeover of the satellite states in the period 1944-48.
• The Berlin blockade in Germany 1948.
• The Soviet Invasion of Hungary 1956.
• Berlin Crisis in the years 1958-61.
• ‘Prague Spring’ and the Soviet invasion in the years 1968-69
• Détente in the years 1970-79.
• Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan in the years 1979-84.
• The collapse of the Soviet Union in the years 1985-91.
• The break up of the Warsaw pact in the years 1985-91.
• The Cuban revolution and it’s aftermath in the years 1959-62.
• The early conferences of 1943-45.
• The development of the Cold War from 1947-1955.
Explain one way_______was similar or different
in_______&________. [4]
Medicine practice questions
• Explain one way ideas about the causes of disease was similar from the 13th to 16th centuries.
• Explain one way ideas about the causes of disease was different from c1750 to present day.
• Explain one way attempts to prevent the plague was similar from the 14th century to the 17th
century.
• Explain one way attempts to prevent contagious disease was different from the 17th century
to the 19th century.
• Explain one way medical training was different from the 13th century to the 17th century.
• Explain one way medical care was different from the 17th century to the 19th century.
• Explain one way the role of the government was different from the 18th century to the 20th
century.
• Explain one way care in the home was similar from the 14th century to the 17th century.
• Explain one way treatment was different from the 13th century to the 16th century.
Explain why…[12]
Medicine practice questions.
• Explain why there was limited knowledge about the causes of disease in the medieval period.
• Explain why there was continuity in ideas about the cause of disease during the period c1250-
1500.
• Explain why there was little change in the care provided by hospitals in the period c1250-1500.
• Explain why there were changes in the way ideas about the causes of disease and illness were
communicated in the period c1500-1700.
• Explain why there was continuity in the way disease was treated in the period c1500 and 1700.
• Explain why there was rapid change in surgical treatments in the period c1700-1900.
• Explain why there was rapid change in the prevention of smallpox after 1798.
• Explain why there was rapid progress in disease prevention after c1900.
• Explain why there was limited change in medical training from c1250-1500.
• Explain why there was rapid change in medical training from c1500-1750.
• Explain why there was rapid progress in the role of government in disease prevention after c1900.
Describe two key features of [4]
Anglo-Saxon practice questions.
• The Norman Church.
• Anglo-Saxon religion.
• Anglo-Saxon towns/villages.
• The Feudal system.
• William’s army.
• Norman culture.
• Stone Castles.
• Marcher Earldoms.
• William’s character.
• Domesday book.
• Forest Laws.
• Lanfranc’s reforms.
• Tenants-in-chief.
• Earls’ revolt in 1075.
• Anglo-Saxon resistance.
• Harrying of the North 1069-70
• Anglo-Saxon government.
• Witan
• Rebellions in the North, 1069.
• Norman government.
 Explain why…[12]
Anglo-Saxon practice questions.
• Explain why there was a succession crisis in 1066 after the death of Edward the Confessor.
• Explain why there was a rising against Earl Tostig in 1065.
• Explain why William Rufus was able to defeat the rebellion of 1088.
• Explain why Harold won the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066.
• Explain why the battles in Stamford Bridge and Hastings were important.
• Explain why William won the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
• Explain why William was able to secure control of England from 1066-87.
• Explain why the Marcher Earldoms gave William greater control.
• Explain why there was Anglo-Saxon resistance to William in the years 1068-71.
• Explain why William used the Harrying of the North from 1069-70.
• Explain why the Norman Earls rebelled in 1075.
• Explain why the changes to land-holding made resistance less likely after 1071.
• Explain why Bishop Odo lost power in 1082.
• Explain why there was disputed succession after William’s death in 1087.
‘……’How far do you agree? [16]
Anglo-Saxon practice questions
• ‘The main reason for the English defeat at the Battle of Hastings was superior Norman Tactics.’
• ‘The main reason William was able to secure control of England after the Battle of Hastings was
rewarding the people.’
• ‘The main reason for the Harrying of the North was to prevent another Danish invasion.’
• ‘William’s strategy for ruling England had failed by 1070.’
• ‘The main consequence of Normanisation of England was that the King became more powerful.’
• ‘The main significance of the changes to the church in the Norman period was to remove
corruption.’
• ‘The main significance of the Domesday book was financial.’
• ‘Of all the changes the Normans made in England, the most important was the change to the
Church.’
• ‘William lost the support of most of England in the years 1060-80.’
• ‘Anglo-Saxon resistance was assisted by Danish support but was ultimately futile.’
• ‘There was dramatic changes to religion from the Anglo-Saxon to the Norman period.’
‘……’How far do you agree? [16]
Medicine practice questions
• ‘Hospital treatment in England in the period from 1250-1500 was very rare.’
• ‘Individuals had the biggest impact on medical training in the 16th and 17th centuries.’
• ‘There was rapid change in ideas about the causes of illness and disease in the period c1700-1900.’
• ‘Louis Pasteur’s publication of the Germ Theory was the biggest turning point in medicine in the period
c1700-1900.’
• ‘Treatment of diseases and care of the sick completely changed after c1800.’
• ‘The Theory of the Four Humours was the main idea about the cause of disease in the Middle Ages.’
• ‘Government had the biggest impact on the prevention of disease in the 18th-19th centuries.’
• ‘There was rapid change in medical training in the period c1700-1900.’
• ‘The Second World War had the biggest impact on the treatment of disease in the 20th century.’
• ‘Spontaneous generation was the main idea about the cause of disease in the Industrial period.’
• ‘There was limited change in the prevention of contagious diseases from 14th century to the 17th century.’
• ‘There was rapid change in the treatment of disease during the 20th century.’
• ‘There was rapid change in hospital treatment in England in the period from 1800-1900.’
Describe two key features of [4]
Western Front practice questions.
• Aseptic surgery • Base hospitals
• Trench system • The RAMC
• Transport • The FANY
• Medical treatment • New techniques for wounds and
• Medical problems infections
• Gas attacks • Blood transfusions
• Chain of evacuation • Plastic surgery
• Regimental Aid Post • Brain Surgery
• Dressing Station • Mobile X-Rays
• Casualty Clearing Station • Thomas Splint
Explain why…[12]
Weimar and Nazi practice questions.
• Explain why there were economic problems in the Weimar Republic from 1919-1923.
• Explain why there was a recovery in Germany from 1924-1928.
• Explain why the Munich Putsch [1923] failed.
• Explain why there was limited support for the Nazis from 1923-29.
• Explain why the support for the Nazi party grew from 1929-33.
• Explain why Hitler became chancellor in 1933.
• Explain how Hitler built a dictatorship from 1933-34.
• Explain why the Nazi police state was successful between 1933-39.
• Explain why there was so little opposition to Hitler and the Nazis from 1933-39.
• Explain why Hitler was able to increase his control over Germany between 1933 and 39.
• Explain why Hitler was able to control the Youth from 1933-39.
• Explain why Hitler was able to reduce unemployment from 1933-39.