Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 12 June 2025 – 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.
OCR A Level History A Y203/01 The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095 –1192 Question paper &
Marking Scheme SUMMER 2025
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BLANK PAGE
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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
© OCR 2025 Y203/01 Jun25
Thursday 12 June 2025 – 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.
OCR A Level History A Y203/01 The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095 –1192 Question paper &
Marking Scheme SUMMER 2025
, 2
BLANK PAGE
© OCR 2025 Y203/01 Jun25
, 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
© OCR 2025 Y203/01 Jun25
