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History A · OCR H505 · Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: The Rise of Islam c.550-750 · June 2025

OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: The Rise of Islam c.550-750 June 2025 question paper Y201

1h 30 marks

OCR H505 · Unit Y201

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Question 1

(a)

Which of the following contributed more to the expansion of the Umayyad Empire?

(i) The establishment of Syria and Damascus

(ii) Systems and methods of government

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

[10]

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(b)

* How effective was the rule of Abu Bakr?

[20]

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Question 2

(a)

Which of the following was of greater importance in the early growth of Islam?

(i) The role of Muhammad

(ii) Economic factors

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

[10]

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(b)

* How successfully did Muʾawiya overcome the problems he faced?

[20]

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