Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Tuesday 10 June 2025 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) History B (Schools History Project)
J411/31 Viking Expansion, c.750–c.1050
with The First Crusade, c.1070–1100
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
*1392353713*
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
OCR OXFORD CAMBRIDGE AND RSA GCSE HISTORY B (SCHOOL’S HISTORY
PROJECT) J411/31: VIKING EXPANSION, c.750-c.1050 WITH THE FIRST
CRUSADE, c.1070-c.1100 QUESTIONS JUNE 2025
NSTRUCTIONS
• 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.
• Section A – Viking Expansion, c.750–c.1050: Answer Questions 1 (a–c), 2, 3 and either
Question 4 or Question 5.
• Section B – The First Crusade, c.1070–1100: Answer Questions 6 and 7, and either
Question 8 or Question 9.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• 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 8 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A
Viking Expansion, c.750–c.1050
Answer Questions 1 (a–c), 2 and 3.
1
(a) Give one example of a religious belief held by Vikings. [1]
(b) Name one ruler of the Viking Rus in Novgorod or Kiev between 860 and 1050. [1]
(c) Name one change Harald Bluetooth made during his rule. [1]
2 Write a clear and organised summary that analyses Viking settlement across the Atlantic
(Iceland, Greenland, North America).
Support your summary with examples. [9]
3 Why were Viking raids on Britain, Ireland and the Scottish Islands between 793 and 850 so
successful?
Explain your answer. [10]
Answer Question 4 or Question 5.
4* ‘The Volga Vikings were more successful than the Vikings who settled in the British Isles and
France.’
How far do you agree?
Give reasons for your answer. [18]
5* ‘Cnut’s greatest achievement was the conquest of England.’
How far do you agree?
Give reasons for your answer. [18]
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Tuesday 10 June 2025 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) History B (Schools History Project)
J411/31 Viking Expansion, c.750–c.1050
with The First Crusade, c.1070–1100
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
*1392353713*
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
OCR OXFORD CAMBRIDGE AND RSA GCSE HISTORY B (SCHOOL’S HISTORY
PROJECT) J411/31: VIKING EXPANSION, c.750-c.1050 WITH THE FIRST
CRUSADE, c.1070-c.1100 QUESTIONS JUNE 2025
NSTRUCTIONS
• 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.
• Section A – Viking Expansion, c.750–c.1050: Answer Questions 1 (a–c), 2, 3 and either
Question 4 or Question 5.
• Section B – The First Crusade, c.1070–1100: Answer Questions 6 and 7, and either
Question 8 or Question 9.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• 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 8 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [601/8408/5] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (SL) 351289/5 Turn over
for more: tyrionpapers.com
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Section A
Viking Expansion, c.750–c.1050
Answer Questions 1 (a–c), 2 and 3.
1
(a) Give one example of a religious belief held by Vikings. [1]
(b) Name one ruler of the Viking Rus in Novgorod or Kiev between 860 and 1050. [1]
(c) Name one change Harald Bluetooth made during his rule. [1]
2 Write a clear and organised summary that analyses Viking settlement across the Atlantic
(Iceland, Greenland, North America).
Support your summary with examples. [9]
3 Why were Viking raids on Britain, Ireland and the Scottish Islands between 793 and 850 so
successful?
Explain your answer. [10]
Answer Question 4 or Question 5.
4* ‘The Volga Vikings were more successful than the Vikings who settled in the British Isles and
France.’
How far do you agree?
Give reasons for your answer. [18]
5* ‘Cnut’s greatest achievement was the conquest of England.’
How far do you agree?
Give reasons for your answer. [18]
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