A LEVEL HISTORY A: Actual June 2025 PAST PAPER 1: The Crusades and the Crusader
States 1095–1192. All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR Y203/01]
Exam Resource Summary
The A Level History A June 2025 The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095–1192 Paper (OCR
Y203/01) integrates the full official examination paper with its detailed mark scheme to create a
focused and comprehensive revision resource. This paper assesses students’ understanding of the
causes, events, and consequences of the Crusades, including the establishment and governance of
the Crusader States, military campaigns, political alliances, and interactions with local populations
and surrounding powers. Candidates are required to analyse primary and secondary sources,
evaluate differing historical interpretations, and construct coherent, evidence-based arguments. By
presenting each question alongside its marking criteria, the resource offers clear guidance on
examiner expectations, analytical depth, and the structured responses required for high-band marks.
This integrated format supports targeted revision, strengthens source evaluation and essay-writing
skills, and prepares students thoroughly for the May/June 2026 OCR A Level History A The
Crusades and the Crusader States 1095–1192 examination.
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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
, GCE
History A
Y203/01: Non-British period study: The Crusades and the
crusader states 1095-1192
A Level
Mark Scheme for June 2025
Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
States 1095–1192. All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR Y203/01]
Exam Resource Summary
The A Level History A June 2025 The Crusades and the Crusader States 1095–1192 Paper (OCR
Y203/01) integrates the full official examination paper with its detailed mark scheme to create a
focused and comprehensive revision resource. This paper assesses students’ understanding of the
causes, events, and consequences of the Crusades, including the establishment and governance of
the Crusader States, military campaigns, political alliances, and interactions with local populations
and surrounding powers. Candidates are required to analyse primary and secondary sources,
evaluate differing historical interpretations, and construct coherent, evidence-based arguments. By
presenting each question alongside its marking criteria, the resource offers clear guidance on
examiner expectations, analytical depth, and the structured responses required for high-band marks.
This integrated format supports targeted revision, strengthens source evaluation and essay-writing
skills, and prepares students thoroughly for the May/June 2026 OCR A Level History A The
Crusades and the Crusader States 1095–1192 examination.
OCR is an exempt Charity
Turn over
, 2
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
, GCE
History A
Y203/01: Non-British period study: The Crusades and the
crusader states 1095-1192
A Level
Mark Scheme for June 2025
Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
