2025 OCR GCSE (9–1) History A (Explaining the Modern World)
J410/10 War and British Society c.790 to c.2010
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme Combined
Thursday 5 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) History A (Explaining the Modern
World)
J410/10 War and British Society c.790 to c.2010
Time allowed: 1 hour
You must have:
the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question
numbers must be clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an
asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer
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1 Describe two features of IRA campaigns during the period 1969 to 1994. [4]
2 Explain the impact that the Viking raids and invasions had on England. [8]
3 How significant was war for medieval society in the period 1066 to 1450? [14]
4* ‘Between 1500 and 2010, wars had a major impact on government and politics
in Britain.’ How far do you agree? [24]
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J410/10 War and British Society c.790 to c.2010
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme Combined
Thursday 5 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) History A (Explaining the Modern
World)
J410/10 War and British Society c.790 to c.2010
Time allowed: 1 hour
You must have:
the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question
numbers must be clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an
asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer
© OCR 2025
OCR is an exempt
[601/8091/2] DC (ST)
Charity Turn over
339755/4
, 2
1 Describe two features of IRA campaigns during the period 1969 to 1994. [4]
2 Explain the impact that the Viking raids and invasions had on England. [8]
3 How significant was war for medieval society in the period 1066 to 1450? [14]
4* ‘Between 1500 and 2010, wars had a major impact on government and politics
in Britain.’ How far do you agree? [24]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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