OCR A Level History A Y202/01 Charlemagne 768–814 Combined
Question Paper and Mark Scheme
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
A Level History A
Y202/01 Charlemagne 768–814
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 was of greater importance in Charlemagne’s government?
(i) Coinage
(ii) Assemblies
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘Charlemagne’s main reason for wanting to be crowned emperor was to aid Pope Leo III.’
How far do you agree? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following were a greater threat to Charlemagne?
(i) The Basques
(ii) The Byzantines
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* How important were legal reforms in Charlemagne’s administration? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y202/01 Jun25
Question Paper and Mark Scheme
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
A Level History A
Y202/01 Charlemagne 768–814
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 was of greater importance in Charlemagne’s government?
(i) Coinage
(ii) Assemblies
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘Charlemagne’s main reason for wanting to be crowned emperor was to aid Pope Leo III.’
How far do you agree? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following were a greater threat to Charlemagne?
(i) The Basques
(ii) The Byzantines
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* How important were legal reforms in Charlemagne’s administration? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y202/01 Jun25
