History (A) J410,10 June 2018 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Viking Raids on Anglo-Saxon England – Description of two major impacts, including economic disruption and changes in military defenses.

2. Elizabeth I’s Wars with Spain – Explanation of key reasons, including religious conflict, Spanish Armada, trade rivalry, and Philip II’s ambitions.

3. Norman Conquest – Assessment of its significance on English society, including feudal system, land ownership, language, and governance.

4. War’s Impact on People vs. Governments (1500–2010) – Evaluation of whether wars primarily affected civilians through social, economic, and cultural changes, or governments through policy shifts, military expansion, and diplomacy.