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Thursday 12 June 2025 – Morning
A Level History A
Y222/01 The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993
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 A Level History A Y222/01 The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993 Question paper & Marking Scheme
SUMMER 2025
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Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following was of greater importance as a reason for the Geneva Conference of 1954?
(i) The influence of foreign powers
(ii) Internal divisions in Vietnam
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The USSR had more influence than Western states in Post War Asia during the period from
1945 to 1979.’
How far do you agree? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following had the greater impact on US policy towards China and Taiwan?
(i) Nixon’s visit to China in 1972
(ii) The end of recognition for Taiwan in 1979
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* Assess the reasons for the overthrow of Sihanouk in 1970. [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y222/01 Jun25
Thursday 12 June 2025 – Morning
A Level History A
Y222/01 The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993
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 A Level History A Y222/01 The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993 Question paper & Marking Scheme
SUMMER 2025
, 2
BLANK PAGE
© OCR 2025 Y222/01 Jun25
, 3
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following was of greater importance as a reason for the Geneva Conference of 1954?
(i) The influence of foreign powers
(ii) Internal divisions in Vietnam
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The USSR had more influence than Western states in Post War Asia during the period from
1945 to 1979.’
How far do you agree? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following had the greater impact on US policy towards China and Taiwan?
(i) Nixon’s visit to China in 1972
(ii) The end of recognition for Taiwan in 1979
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* Assess the reasons for the overthrow of Sihanouk in 1970. [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y222/01 Jun25
