OCR A Level History A The Crusades and the Crusader
States 1095 –1192 (Y203/01)
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
June 2026 – Morning
A Level History A
Y203/01 The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095–1192
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.
, 3
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following contributed more to the weakness of the Crusader States in the
12th Century?
(i) The death of Baldwin II
(ii) The events of 1183–1186
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The military tactics of the Crusaders were the most important reason for the success of the First
Crusade.’
How far do you agree? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following was of greater importance in contributing to the outcome of the Third
Crusade?
(i) Events at Acre and Jaffa
(ii) Negotiations with Saladin
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b) * ‘The survival of the Crusader States in the 12th Century was dependent on western aid.’
How far do you agree? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
, Y203/01 Mark Scheme June 2025
MARKING INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATION FOR MARKING
RM ASSESSOR
1. Make sure that you have accessed and completed the relevant training packages for on-screen marking: RM Assessor Online Training: OCR
Essential Guide to Marking.
2. Make sure that you have read and understood the mark scheme and the question paper for this unit. These are available in RM Assessor
3. Log-in to RM Assessor and mark the required number of practice responses (“scripts”) and the required number of standardisation responses.
MARKING
1. Mark strictly to the mark scheme.
2. Marks awarded must relate directly to the marking criteria.
3. The schedule of dates is very important. It is essential that you meet the RM Assessor 50% and 100% (traditional 40% Batch 1 and 100% Batch 2)
deadlines. If you experience problems, you must contact your Team Leader (Supervisor) without delay.
4. If you are in any doubt about applying the mark scheme, consult your Team Leader by telephone or the RM Assessor messaging system, or by email.
5. Crossed Out Responses
Where a candidate has crossed out a response and provided a clear alternative then the crossed out response is not marked. Where no alternative
response has been provided, examiners may give candidates the benefit of the doubt and mark the crossed out response where legible.
Rubric Error Responses – Optional Questions
Where candidates have a choice of question across a whole paper or a whole section and have provided more answers than required, then all responses
are marked and the highest mark allowable within the rubric is given. Enter a mark for each question answered into RM assessor, which will select the
highest mark from those awarded. (The underlying assumption is that the candidate has penalised themselves by attempting more questions than
necessary in the time allowed.)
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States 1095 –1192 (Y203/01)
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
June 2026 – Morning
A Level History A
Y203/01 The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095–1192
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.
, 3
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following contributed more to the weakness of the Crusader States in the
12th Century?
(i) The death of Baldwin II
(ii) The events of 1183–1186
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The military tactics of the Crusaders were the most important reason for the success of the First
Crusade.’
How far do you agree? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following was of greater importance in contributing to the outcome of the Third
Crusade?
(i) Events at Acre and Jaffa
(ii) Negotiations with Saladin
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b) * ‘The survival of the Crusader States in the 12th Century was dependent on western aid.’
How far do you agree? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
, Y203/01 Mark Scheme June 2025
MARKING INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATION FOR MARKING
RM ASSESSOR
1. Make sure that you have accessed and completed the relevant training packages for on-screen marking: RM Assessor Online Training: OCR
Essential Guide to Marking.
2. Make sure that you have read and understood the mark scheme and the question paper for this unit. These are available in RM Assessor
3. Log-in to RM Assessor and mark the required number of practice responses (“scripts”) and the required number of standardisation responses.
MARKING
1. Mark strictly to the mark scheme.
2. Marks awarded must relate directly to the marking criteria.
3. The schedule of dates is very important. It is essential that you meet the RM Assessor 50% and 100% (traditional 40% Batch 1 and 100% Batch 2)
deadlines. If you experience problems, you must contact your Team Leader (Supervisor) without delay.
4. If you are in any doubt about applying the mark scheme, consult your Team Leader by telephone or the RM Assessor messaging system, or by email.
5. Crossed Out Responses
Where a candidate has crossed out a response and provided a clear alternative then the crossed out response is not marked. Where no alternative
response has been provided, examiners may give candidates the benefit of the doubt and mark the crossed out response where legible.
Rubric Error Responses – Optional Questions
Where candidates have a choice of question across a whole paper or a whole section and have provided more answers than required, then all responses
are marked and the highest mark allowable within the rubric is given. Enter a mark for each question answered into RM assessor, which will select the
highest mark from those awarded. (The underlying assumption is that the candidate has penalised themselves by attempting more questions than
necessary in the time allowed.)
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