2025 OCR A Level History A
Y218/01 International Relations 1890–1941
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 12 June 2025 – Morning
A Level History A
Y218/01 International Relations 1890–1941
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.
• Choose one question and answer all the parts of that question.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 30.
• 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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Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following had the greater influence on developments in the Far East during the period
from 1918 to 1941?
(i) The Manchurian Crisis
(ii) The war between Japan and China 1937–1941
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘Militarism was the main cause of the First World War.’
How far do you agree? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following was the more important reason for the outcome of the First World War?
(i) The role of the generals
(ii) The entry into the war of the USA
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* How successful were the Locarno Treaties in the period from 1925 to 1935? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y218/01 Jun25
Y218/01 International Relations 1890–1941
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 12 June 2025 – Morning
A Level History A
Y218/01 International Relations 1890–1941
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.
• Choose one question and answer all the parts of that question.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 30.
• 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 [T/506/4281] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (CE) 358159 Turn over
, 2
BLANK PAGE
© OCR 2025 Y218/01 Jun25
, 3
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following had the greater influence on developments in the Far East during the period
from 1918 to 1941?
(i) The Manchurian Crisis
(ii) The war between Japan and China 1937–1941
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘Militarism was the main cause of the First World War.’
How far do you agree? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following was the more important reason for the outcome of the First World War?
(i) The role of the generals
(ii) The entry into the war of the USA
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* How successful were the Locarno Treaties in the period from 1925 to 1935? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y218/01 Jun25
