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 thSoviet 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• Trench system• Transport• Medical treatment• Medical problems• Gas attacks• Chain of evacuation• Regimental Aid Post• Dressing Station• Casualty Clearing Station

• Base hospitals• The RAMC• The FANY• New techniques for wounds and

infections• Blood transfusions• Plastic surgery• Brain Surgery• Mobile X-Rays• 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.