Edexcel GCSE History Paper 20 June 2018 question paper 1HI0/20

Explain two consequences of the Spanish settlement in the Caribbean in the years 1496–1512.

Consequence 1:

Consequence 2:

Write a narrative account analysing the key events of the Spanish conquest of Cuba.

Explain two of the following:

• The importance of Queen Isabella’s sponsorship of Columbus for Spanish exploration.

• The importance of Montezuma’s actions for the Spanish conquest of Mexico.

• The importance of the siege of Cuzco (1536–37) for the Spanish conquest of Peru.

Describe two features of the role of tenants-in-chief in Norman England.

Feature 1

Feature 2

Explain why Anglo-Saxon monarchs had so much power.

‘The main reason for William’s victory at the Battle of Hastings was the tactics used by the Normans.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

‘The destruction of lives and property was the main consequence of the Harrying of the North.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

Describe two features of life in medieval towns.

Feature 1

Feature 2

Explain why the Interdict had such an impact on ordinary people’s lives.

‘Richard’s poor leadership was the main reason for the failure to recapture Jerusalem.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

‘The main problem facing King John, after Magna Carta had been signed, was the invasion by Prince Louis.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.