Edexcel GCSE History Paper 27 June 2018 question paper 1HI0/27

Explain two consequences of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Consequence 1:

Consequence 2:

Write a narrative account analysing the key events of détente during the 1970s.

Explain two of the following:

• The importance of the USA’s development of the atomic bomb for relations between the superpowers in the years 1945-49.

• The importance of the Bay of Pigs incident for relations between the USA and the Soviet Union.

• The importance of the Brezhnev Doctrine for the Soviet Union’s control of Czechoslovakia.

Describe two features of the Eltham Ordinances.

Feature 1

Feature 2

Explain why the Pilgrimage of Grace took place.

‘The main reason for Wolsey’s rise to power was that he was a good organiser.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

‘The reform of the Privy Council was the most important change to government made by Cromwell.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

Describe two features of Elizabeth’s religious settlement (1559).

Feature 1

Feature 2

Explain why there was an increase in exploration in the years 1558–88.

‘The effective use of naval tactics was the main reason for the English victory over the Spanish Armada.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

‘There was little change in attitudes towards the poor in the years 1558–88.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.