Tuesday 11 June 2024 – Morning
A Level History A
Y210/01 Russia 1645–1741
Time allowed: 1 hour
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, 3
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following had the more significant impact on Russia’s foreign relations?
(i) The expedition to Crimea
(ii) The Treaty of Nerchinsk
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* To what extent had Russia been westernised by 1725? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following posed the more significant challenge to Peter the Great’s authority?
(i) Ivan Mazeppa
(ii) Tsarevitch Alexis
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* The campaigns against Azov were the most important events in the reign of Peter the Great
during the period from 1682 to 1698.
How far do you agree? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2024 Y201/01 Jun24
, GCE
History A
Y210/01: Non-British period study: Russia 1645-1741
A Level
Mark Scheme for June 2024
A Level History A
Y210/01 Russia 1645–1741
Time allowed: 1 hour
Turn over
, 3
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following had the more significant impact on Russia’s foreign relations?
(i) The expedition to Crimea
(ii) The Treaty of Nerchinsk
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* To what extent had Russia been westernised by 1725? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following posed the more significant challenge to Peter the Great’s authority?
(i) Ivan Mazeppa
(ii) Tsarevitch Alexis
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* The campaigns against Azov were the most important events in the reign of Peter the Great
during the period from 1682 to 1698.
How far do you agree? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2024 Y201/01 Jun24
, GCE
History A
Y210/01: Non-British period study: Russia 1645-1741
A Level
Mark Scheme for June 2024
