A LEVEL HISTORY A: Actual June 2025 PAST PAPER 1: Genghis Khan and the
Expansion from the Steppes c.1167–1405. All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR
Y204/01]
Exam Resource Summary
The A Level History A June 2025 Genghis Khan and the Expansion from the Steppes c.1167–1405
Paper (OCR Y204/01) combines 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 rise of the Mongol Empire, including Genghis Khan’s leadership, military
campaigns, administrative systems, and the social, economic, and political impacts of Mongol
expansion across Eurasia. 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 strengthens source evaluation, critical thinking, and essay-writing skills,
preparing students thoroughly for the May/June 2026 OCR A Level History A Genghis Khan and
the Expansion from the Steppes c.1167–1405 examination.
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Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following was impacted more by Tamerlane’s rule?
(i) Azerbaijan
(ii) The Levant
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* Assess the impact of the Mongol invasions on the West during the period to 1405. [20]
2
(a) Which of the following was impacted more by the Mongol invasions?
(i) Culture
(ii) Science
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘Khubilai Khan’s military successes were greater than his domestic achievements.’
How far do you agree? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y204/01 Jun25
, GCE
History A
Y204/01: Non-British period study: Genghis Khan and the
explosion from the Steppes c.1167-1405
A Level
Mark Scheme for June 2025
Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
Expansion from the Steppes c.1167–1405. All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR
Y204/01]
Exam Resource Summary
The A Level History A June 2025 Genghis Khan and the Expansion from the Steppes c.1167–1405
Paper (OCR Y204/01) combines 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 rise of the Mongol Empire, including Genghis Khan’s leadership, military
campaigns, administrative systems, and the social, economic, and political impacts of Mongol
expansion across Eurasia. 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 strengthens source evaluation, critical thinking, and essay-writing skills,
preparing students thoroughly for the May/June 2026 OCR A Level History A Genghis Khan and
the Expansion from the Steppes c.1167–1405 examination.
OCR is an exempt Charity
Turn over
, 2
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following was impacted more by Tamerlane’s rule?
(i) Azerbaijan
(ii) The Levant
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* Assess the impact of the Mongol invasions on the West during the period to 1405. [20]
2
(a) Which of the following was impacted more by the Mongol invasions?
(i) Culture
(ii) Science
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘Khubilai Khan’s military successes were greater than his domestic achievements.’
How far do you agree? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y204/01 Jun25
, GCE
History A
Y204/01: Non-British period study: Genghis Khan and the
explosion from the Steppes c.1167-1405
A Level
Mark Scheme for June 2025
Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
