2025 OCR
2025
A Level
OCR
2025
History
A Level
OCRAHistory
AY222-01
LevelAHistory
Y222-01
The Cold
A Y222-01
The
WarCold
in Asia
The
WarCold
1945–1993
in Asia
War1945–1993
in Asia
Verified
1945–1993
Question
Verified Question
Verified
paper with
Question
paper
Marking
with
paper
Marking
Scheme
with Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
2025 OCR A Level History A
Y222/01 The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 12 June 2025 – Morning
A Level History A
Y222/01 The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993
Time allowed: 1 hour
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Choose one question and answer all the parts of that question.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 30.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [L/506/4285] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (WW) 358249 Turn over
2025 OCR
2025
A Level
OCR
2025
History
A Level
OCRAHistory
AY222-01
LevelAHistory
Y222-01
The Cold
A Y222-01
The
WarCold
in Asia
The
WarCold
1945–1993
in Asia
War1945–1993
in Asia
Verified
1945–1993
Question
Verified Question
Verified
paper with
Question
paper
Marking
with
paper
Marking
Scheme
with Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
,2025 OCR
2025
A Level
OCR
2025
History
A Level
OCRAHistory
AY222-01
LevelAHistory
Y222-01
The Cold
A Y222-01
The
WarCold
in Asia
The
WarCold
1945–1993
in Asia
War1945–1993
in Asia
Verified
1945–1993
Question
Verified Question
Verified
paper with
Question
paper
Marking
with
paper
Marking
Scheme
with Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
2
BLANK PAGE
© OCR 2025 Y222/01 Jun25
2025 OCR
2025
A Level
OCR
2025
History
A Level
OCRAHistory
AY222-01
LevelAHistory
Y222-01
The Cold
A Y222-01
The
WarCold
in Asia
The
WarCold
1945–1993
in Asia
War1945–1993
in Asia
Verified
1945–1993
Question
Verified Question
Verified
paper with
Question
paper
Marking
with
paper
Marking
Scheme
with Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
, 2025 OCR
2025
A Level
OCR
2025
History
A Level
OCRAHistory
AY222-01
LevelAHistory
Y222-01
The Cold
A Y222-01
The
WarCold
in Asia
The
WarCold
1945–1993
in Asia
War1945–1993
in Asia
Verified
1945–1993
Question
Verified Question
Verified
paper with
Question
paper
Marking
with
paper
Marking
Scheme
with Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
3
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
2025 OCR
2025
A Level
OCR
2025
History
A Level
OCRAHistory
AY222-01
LevelAHistory
Y222-01
The Cold
A Y222-01
The
WarCold
in Asia
The
WarCold
1945–1993
in Asia
War1945–1993
in Asia
Verified
1945–1993
Question
Verified Question
Verified
paper with
Question
paper
Marking
with
paper
Marking
Scheme
with Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
2025
A Level
OCR
2025
History
A Level
OCRAHistory
AY222-01
LevelAHistory
Y222-01
The Cold
A Y222-01
The
WarCold
in Asia
The
WarCold
1945–1993
in Asia
War1945–1993
in Asia
Verified
1945–1993
Question
Verified Question
Verified
paper with
Question
paper
Marking
with
paper
Marking
Scheme
with Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
2025 OCR A Level History A
Y222/01 The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 12 June 2025 – Morning
A Level History A
Y222/01 The Cold War in Asia 1945–1993
Time allowed: 1 hour
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Choose one question and answer all the parts of that question.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 30.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [L/506/4285] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (WW) 358249 Turn over
2025 OCR
2025
A Level
OCR
2025
History
A Level
OCRAHistory
AY222-01
LevelAHistory
Y222-01
The Cold
A Y222-01
The
WarCold
in Asia
The
WarCold
1945–1993
in Asia
War1945–1993
in Asia
Verified
1945–1993
Question
Verified Question
Verified
paper with
Question
paper
Marking
with
paper
Marking
Scheme
with Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
,2025 OCR
2025
A Level
OCR
2025
History
A Level
OCRAHistory
AY222-01
LevelAHistory
Y222-01
The Cold
A Y222-01
The
WarCold
in Asia
The
WarCold
1945–1993
in Asia
War1945–1993
in Asia
Verified
1945–1993
Question
Verified Question
Verified
paper with
Question
paper
Marking
with
paper
Marking
Scheme
with Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
2
BLANK PAGE
© OCR 2025 Y222/01 Jun25
2025 OCR
2025
A Level
OCR
2025
History
A Level
OCRAHistory
AY222-01
LevelAHistory
Y222-01
The Cold
A Y222-01
The
WarCold
in Asia
The
WarCold
1945–1993
in Asia
War1945–1993
in Asia
Verified
1945–1993
Question
Verified Question
Verified
paper with
Question
paper
Marking
with
paper
Marking
Scheme
with Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
, 2025 OCR
2025
A Level
OCR
2025
History
A Level
OCRAHistory
AY222-01
LevelAHistory
Y222-01
The Cold
A Y222-01
The
WarCold
in Asia
The
WarCold
1945–1993
in Asia
War1945–1993
in Asia
Verified
1945–1993
Question
Verified Question
Verified
paper with
Question
paper
Marking
with
paper
Marking
Scheme
with Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
3
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
2025 OCR
2025
A Level
OCR
2025
History
A Level
OCRAHistory
AY222-01
LevelAHistory
Y222-01
The Cold
A Y222-01
The
WarCold
in Asia
The
WarCold
1945–1993
in Asia
War1945–1993
in Asia
Verified
1945–1993
Question
Verified Question
Verified
paper with
Question
paper
Marking
with
paper
Marking
Scheme
with Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
