Edexcel a level history question paper option 38 1 2 june 2023

Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information Candidate surname Other names Centre Number Candidate Number Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE Tuesday 13 June 2023 Morning (Time: 2 hours 15 minutes) Paper reference 9HI0/38 Total Marks History Advanced PAPER 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth Option 38.1: The making of modern Russia, 1855–1991 Option 38.2: The making of modern China, 1860–1997 You must have: Sources Booklet (enclosed) Instructions • Use black ink or ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and candidate number. • You must answer three questions on the option for which you have been prepared. • There are three sections in this question paper. Answer one question from Section A, one question from Section B and one question from Section C. • Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. Information • The total mark for this paper is 60. • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. • Check your answers if you have time at the end.*P72269A0232* DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 2  SECTION A Choose EITHER Question 1 OR Question 2 for which you have been prepared. You must start your answer on page 3. Option 38.1: The making of modern Russia, 1855–1991 Study Source 1 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 1 Assess the value of the source for revealing the significance of the changes introduced by the October Manifesto and the attitude of Nicholas II towards these changes. Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context. (Total for Question 1 = 20 marks) Option 38.2: The making of modern China, 1860–1997 Study Source 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 2 Assess the value of the source for revealing the reasons for the actions of the Japanese army at Nanjing in 1937 and the scale of the violence committed by the Japanese in the city. Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context. (Total for Question 2 = 20 marks) *P72269A0332* Turn over 3 DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA Indicate which question you are answering by marking a cross in the box . If you change your mind, put a line through the box and then indicate your new question with a cross . 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