OCR A Level History A
Y204/01 Genghis Khan and the
Explosion from the Steppes c.1167–
1405 QP&MS Summer 2025
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 12 June 2025 – Morning
A Level History A
Y204/01 Genghis Khan and the Explosion from the Steppes
c.1167–1405
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.
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BLANK PAGE
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Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following was impacted more by Tamerlane’s rule?
(i) Azerbaijan
(ii) The Levant
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* Assess the impact of the Mongol invasions on the West during the period to 1405. [20]
2
(a) Which of the following was impacted more by the Mongol invasions?
(i) Culture
(ii) Science
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘Khubilai Khan’s military successes were greater than his domestic achievements.’
How far do you agree? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y204/01 Jun25
Y204/01 Genghis Khan and the
Explosion from the Steppes c.1167–
1405 QP&MS Summer 2025
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 12 June 2025 – Morning
A Level History A
Y204/01 Genghis Khan and the Explosion from the Steppes
c.1167–1405
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.
, 2
BLANK PAGE
© OCR 2025 Y204/01 Jun25
, 3
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following was impacted more by Tamerlane’s rule?
(i) Azerbaijan
(ii) The Levant
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* Assess the impact of the Mongol invasions on the West during the period to 1405. [20]
2
(a) Which of the following was impacted more by the Mongol invasions?
(i) Culture
(ii) Science
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘Khubilai Khan’s military successes were greater than his domestic achievements.’
How far do you agree? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y204/01 Jun25
