AQA GCSE HISTORY 8145/1A/C PAPER 1 SECTION A/C
RUSIA 1894-1945 TSARDOM AND COMMUNISM EXAM
QUESTION PAPER
(AUTHENTIC MARKING SCHEME ATTACHED)
GCSE
HISTORY
Paper 1 Section A/C: Russia, 1894–1945: Tsardom and communism
INTERPRETATIONS BOOKLET
Interpretations A and B for use in answering Questions 01, 02 and 03
Interpretation A
Adapted from the memoirs of Alexander Kerensky, ‘Russia and History’s Turning Point’, published in
America, 1965
. Kerensky was a Russian lawyer and key figure in the Russian Revolution of February/March 1917. He
became the leader of the newly formed Provisional Government. He left Russia during the Civil War
. The Tsarina’s belief in Rasputin meant she asked him for advice not only on personal matters but also
on politics. The Tsar’s closest advisers tried to warn her about Rasputin but they were powerless to do
anything. In the Tsar’s absence, the Government was entirely under the control of the Tsarina and
Rasputin. They only appointed people who wanted to stop any increase in the powers of the Duma.
5 Interpretation B
Adapted from a biography about the Tsarina written by Countess Sophie Buxhoeveden
published in England, 1928. The Countess was the senior Lady-in-waiting to, and close
friend of, the Tsarina. She was present at meetings where the Tsarina made government
decisions.
Interpretation B not reproduced here due to third-party copyright restrictions
5 END OF INTERPRETATION
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outside the
Answer all six questions. box
Read Interpretations A and B in the Interpretations Booklet.
0 1 How does Interpretation B differ from Interpretation A about Rasputin?
Explain your answer based on what it says in Interpretations A and B.
[4 marks]
4
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outside the
0 2 Why might the authors of Interpretations A and B have a different interpretation box
about Rasputin?
Explain your answer using Interpretations A and B and your contextual knowledge.
[4 marks]
4
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IB/M/Jun22/8145/1A/C
RUSIA 1894-1945 TSARDOM AND COMMUNISM EXAM
QUESTION PAPER
(AUTHENTIC MARKING SCHEME ATTACHED)
GCSE
HISTORY
Paper 1 Section A/C: Russia, 1894–1945: Tsardom and communism
INTERPRETATIONS BOOKLET
Interpretations A and B for use in answering Questions 01, 02 and 03
Interpretation A
Adapted from the memoirs of Alexander Kerensky, ‘Russia and History’s Turning Point’, published in
America, 1965
. Kerensky was a Russian lawyer and key figure in the Russian Revolution of February/March 1917. He
became the leader of the newly formed Provisional Government. He left Russia during the Civil War
. The Tsarina’s belief in Rasputin meant she asked him for advice not only on personal matters but also
on politics. The Tsar’s closest advisers tried to warn her about Rasputin but they were powerless to do
anything. In the Tsar’s absence, the Government was entirely under the control of the Tsarina and
Rasputin. They only appointed people who wanted to stop any increase in the powers of the Duma.
5 Interpretation B
Adapted from a biography about the Tsarina written by Countess Sophie Buxhoeveden
published in England, 1928. The Countess was the senior Lady-in-waiting to, and close
friend of, the Tsarina. She was present at meetings where the Tsarina made government
decisions.
Interpretation B not reproduced here due to third-party copyright restrictions
5 END OF INTERPRETATION
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Answer all six questions. box
Read Interpretations A and B in the Interpretations Booklet.
0 1 How does Interpretation B differ from Interpretation A about Rasputin?
Explain your answer based on what it says in Interpretations A and B.
[4 marks]
4
*02*
IB/M/Jun22/8145/1A/C
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 2 Why might the authors of Interpretations A and B have a different interpretation box
about Rasputin?
Explain your answer using Interpretations A and B and your contextual knowledge.
[4 marks]
4
Turn over ►
*03*
IB/M/Jun22/8145/1A/C
