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Cambridge IGCSE™
HISTORY 0470/11
Paper 1 Structured Questions 2025
2 hours
You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet.
You will need: Answer booklet (enclosed)
INSTRUCTIONS
● Answer three questions in total:
Section A (Core content): answer two questions.
Section B (Depth studies): answer one question.
● Follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper,
ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet.
INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 60.
● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
This document has 6 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.
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SECTION A: CORE CONTENT
Answer two questions from this section.
Option A: The nineteenth century
1 In 1848 revolutions swept across Europe.
(a) What changes were introduced by the Provisional Government in France in February
1848?
[4]
(b) Why had nationalism grown in influence in Germany by 1848? [6]
(c) ‘Little progress was made towards Italian unification in 1848– 49.’ How far do you agree
with this statement? Explain your answer. [10]
2 War was one of the factors that contributed to the achievement of German unification.
(a) Describe the events in 1870 which led to the Franco-Prussian War. [4]
(b) Why was the defeat of Austria in 1866 important? [6]
(c) ‘Little was achieved by the Prussian Revolution of 1848.’ How far do you agree with this
statement? Explain your answer. [10]
3 Many issues that existed before the American Civil War still caused problems afterwards.
(a) Who were the ‘free soilers’? [4]
(b) Why did Reconstruction fail to protect many freed slaves from violence and mistreatment?
[6]
(c) ‘The Civil War was fought over the issue of states’ rights.’ How far do you agree with this
statement? Explain your answer. [10]
4 Imperialism affected much of the world in the second half of the nineteenth century.
(a) Describe how Theodore Roosevelt responded to Spanish rule in Cuba. [4]
(b) Why was the Treaty of Paris (1898) important? [6]
(c) ‘The main impact of European imperialism on Africa was one of exploitation.’ How far do
you
agree with this statement? Explain your answer. [10]
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823954146-History-Paper-1-Mock-Examination-January-2025.pdf
823954146-History-Paper-1-Mock-Examination-January-2025.pdf
Cambridge IGCSE™
HISTORY 0470/11
Paper 1 Structured Questions 2025
2 hours
You must answer on the enclosed answer booklet.
You will need: Answer booklet (enclosed)
INSTRUCTIONS
● Answer three questions in total:
Section A (Core content): answer two questions.
Section B (Depth studies): answer one question.
● Follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper,
ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet.
INFORMATION
● The total mark for this paper is 60.
● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].
This document has 6 pages. Any blank pages are indicated.
[Turn over
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823954146-History-Paper-1-Mock-Examination-January-2025.pdf
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SECTION A: CORE CONTENT
Answer two questions from this section.
Option A: The nineteenth century
1 In 1848 revolutions swept across Europe.
(a) What changes were introduced by the Provisional Government in France in February
1848?
[4]
(b) Why had nationalism grown in influence in Germany by 1848? [6]
(c) ‘Little progress was made towards Italian unification in 1848– 49.’ How far do you agree
with this statement? Explain your answer. [10]
2 War was one of the factors that contributed to the achievement of German unification.
(a) Describe the events in 1870 which led to the Franco-Prussian War. [4]
(b) Why was the defeat of Austria in 1866 important? [6]
(c) ‘Little was achieved by the Prussian Revolution of 1848.’ How far do you agree with this
statement? Explain your answer. [10]
3 Many issues that existed before the American Civil War still caused problems afterwards.
(a) Who were the ‘free soilers’? [4]
(b) Why did Reconstruction fail to protect many freed slaves from violence and mistreatment?
[6]
(c) ‘The Civil War was fought over the issue of states’ rights.’ How far do you agree with this
statement? Explain your answer. [10]
4 Imperialism affected much of the world in the second half of the nineteenth century.
(a) Describe how Theodore Roosevelt responded to Spanish rule in Cuba. [4]
(b) Why was the Treaty of Paris (1898) important? [6]
(c) ‘The main impact of European imperialism on Africa was one of exploitation.’ How far do
you
agree with this statement? Explain your answer. [10]
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