AS LEVEL HISTORY A: Actual May 2025 PAST PAPER 1: The French Revolution
and the Rule of Napoleon 1774–1815. All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR
Y243/01]
Exam Resource Summary
The AS Level History A May 2025 The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon 1774–
1815 Paper (OCR Y243/01) combines the full official examination paper with its detailed
mark scheme to provide a focused and practical revision resource. This paper assesses
students’ understanding of the political, social, and economic causes and consequences of the
French Revolution, as well as the rise and governance of Napoleon. Candidates are required
to analyse primary and secondary sources, construct structured arguments, and evaluate
differing historical interpretations. By presenting each question alongside its marking criteria,
the resource offers clear guidance on examiner expectations, analytical depth, and the
structured responses required for higher-band marks. This integrated format supports targeted
revision, strengthens source evaluation and essay-writing skills, and equips students for
success in the May/June 2026 OCR AS Level History A The French Revolution and the Rule
of Napoleon 1774–1815 examination.
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Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following was of greater importance as a reason for the Geneva Conference of 1954?
(i) The influence of foreign powers
(ii) Internal divisions in Vietnam
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The USSR had more influence than Western states in Post War Asia during the period from
1945 to 1979.’
How far do you agree? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following had the greater impact on US policy towards China and Taiwan?
(i) Nixon’s visit to China in 1972
(ii) The end of recognition for Taiwan in 1979
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* Assess the reasons for the overthrow of Sihanouk in 1970. [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y222/01 Jun25
and the Rule of Napoleon 1774–1815. All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR
Y243/01]
Exam Resource Summary
The AS Level History A May 2025 The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon 1774–
1815 Paper (OCR Y243/01) combines the full official examination paper with its detailed
mark scheme to provide a focused and practical revision resource. This paper assesses
students’ understanding of the political, social, and economic causes and consequences of the
French Revolution, as well as the rise and governance of Napoleon. Candidates are required
to analyse primary and secondary sources, construct structured arguments, and evaluate
differing historical interpretations. By presenting each question alongside its marking criteria,
the resource offers clear guidance on examiner expectations, analytical depth, and the
structured responses required for higher-band marks. This integrated format supports targeted
revision, strengthens source evaluation and essay-writing skills, and equips students for
success in the May/June 2026 OCR AS Level History A The French Revolution and the Rule
of Napoleon 1774–1815 examination.
OCR is an exempt Charity
Turn over
, 2
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following was of greater importance as a reason for the Geneva Conference of 1954?
(i) The influence of foreign powers
(ii) Internal divisions in Vietnam
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The USSR had more influence than Western states in Post War Asia during the period from
1945 to 1979.’
How far do you agree? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following had the greater impact on US policy towards China and Taiwan?
(i) Nixon’s visit to China in 1972
(ii) The end of recognition for Taiwan in 1979
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* Assess the reasons for the overthrow of Sihanouk in 1970. [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y222/01 Jun25
