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Year 7 History Examination – End of Term – December 2011 Answer ALL the following questions on lined paper. Write your name and surname at the top of EVERY sheet you write on. Read all the questions before you start. Think about the time you have for the exam (90 minutes) and plan your time. Don’t spend too much time on any question, but don’t spend too little time. You can write the answers in any order you choose but remember to write the question number. Try to be clear in what you write rather than writing things you don’t understand. Your own thoughts are best. But as much as possible use details and examples from what you have studied this term and explain your ideas fully. 1) Explain what mistakes the Carthaginians made in their conflicts with the Romans and give any ideas you can for how they might have done things differently in order to succeed. (15 points) 2) Explain the meaning of the words ‘Patrician’ and ‘Plebeian’. How are they similar and how are they different? (5 points) 3) What different rules existed in the political system of the Roman Republic to make sure that the Consuls did not gain too much power? (8 points) 4) Explain the difference between ‘Republic’ and ‘Empire’. (5 points) 5) Who played the greatest role in the end of the Republic and the beginning of the Empire – Julius Caesar or his son Augustus Caesar? Explain why you think this and refer to information you have read. (15 points) 6) If you could visit just one place in the ancient city of Rome what place would it be? Describe what you would see there, what happened there and anything special you know about the place. (8 points)

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Year 7 History Examination – End of Term – December 2011Answer ALL the following questions on lined paper. Write your name and surname at the top of EVERY sheet you write on. Read all the questions before you start. Think

about the time you have for the exam (90 minutes) and plan your time. Don’t spend too much time on any question, but don’t spend too little time. You can write the answers in any order you choose but remember to write the question number. Try to be clear in what you write rather than writing things you don’t understand. Your

own thoughts are best. But as much as possible use details and examples from what you have studied this term and explain your ideas fully.

1) Explain what mistakes the Carthaginians made in their conflicts with the Romans and give any ideas you can for how they might have done things differently in order to succeed. (15 points)

2) Explain the meaning of the words ‘Patrician’ and ‘Plebeian’. How are they similar and how are they different? (5 points)

3) What different rules existed in the political system of the Roman Republic to make sure that the Consuls did not gain too much power? (8 points)

4) Explain the difference between ‘Republic’ and ‘Empire’. (5 points)

5) Who played the greatest role in the end of the Republic and the beginning of the Empire – Julius Caesar or his son Augustus Caesar? Explain why you think this and refer to information you have read. (15 points)

6) If you could visit just one place in the ancient city of Rome what place would it be? Describe what you would see there, what happened there and anything special you know about the place. (8 points)

7) ‘The Romans were a civilising force who brought positive change in the Mediterranean region to how people lived and would live in the future’. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain your ideas and use examples from the information you have read during this term. Think about their culture, language, military, politics, organisation, technology, transport systems, trade, interaction and conflict with other peoples, cultures and religions, etc., etc. (24 points)

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Year 7 History Examination – End of Term – March 2012Try to answer ALL the following questions. Write on lined paper. Write your name and surname at the top of EVERY sheet you write on. Read all the questions before you start. Think about the time you have for the exam (90 minutes) and plan your time. Don’t spend too much time

on any question, but don’t spend too little time. You can write the answers in any order you choose but remember to write the question number. Try to be clear in what you write rather than writing things you don’t understand. Your own thoughts are best. But as much as

possible use details and examples from what you have studied this term and explain your ideas fully.

1) Explain what mistakes Harold Godwineson and his army made in defending England from the Norman invasion in 1066. (9 points)

2) After the Normans had invaded England they had some short-term control, but in order to stay in power they needed to achieve control that would last in the long term. Name, describe and explain things they did to achieve this. (15 points)

3) Look at the picture below. What do you think it shows? Describe different methods and kinds of evidence that historians could use to reconstruct an idea of what this place was like, what kind of people lived there and how they lived their lives. (12 points)

4) Explain how and why the situation of villeins in medieval England changed after the Black Death in the middle of the 14th century. (10 points)

5) What is your opinion of the prejudice that existed towards Jews in medieval Europe? Use information you have studied this term about the situation of Jews in medieval England to support your answer. (10 points)

6) “It was very difficult to live a happy life in medieval times”. How true do you think this is? Explain your ideas referring to information you have studied this term. (24points)

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Year 8 History Examination – End of Term – December 2011Answer ALL the following questions on lined paper. Write your name and surname at the top of EVERY sheet you write on. Read all the questions before you start. Think

about the time you have for the exam (90 minutes) and plan your time. Don’t spend too much time on any question, but don’t spend too little time. You can write the answers in any order you choose but remember to write the question number. Try to be clear in what you write rather than writing things you don’t understand. Your

own thoughts are best. But as much as possible use details and examples from what you have studied this term and explain your ideas fully.

1) Imagine you are a poor vagrant living in the 1500s. Describe your life and what you like or don’t like about it. Include information about how different people treat you, or how they treat other people who are similar to you, perhaps in different places, and what you feel and think about that. (12 points)

2) The following is a translation into English from the original Latin of Henry VIII’s coronation oath (promise). A copy still exists of this where Henry himself has later changed the words ‘preserve to God and Holy Church’ to ‘preserve to God and Holy Church of England’. Henry’s words during the taking of the oath are in bold text. Answer the questions that follow the translation.

“Sire, will you grant and keep by your oath confirm to the people of England the laws and customs given to them by the previous just and god-fearing kings, your ancestors, and especially the laws, customs, and liberties granted to the clergy and people by the glorious king, the sainted Edward, your predecessor?”

“I grant and promise them.”“Sire, will you in all your judgments, so far as in you lies, preserve to God and Holy Church, and to the people

and clergy, entire peace and concord before God?”“I will preserve them.”

“Sire, will you, so far as in you lies, cause justice to be rendered rightly, impartially, and wisely, in compassion and in truth?”

“I will do so.”“Sire, do you grant to be held and observed the just laws and customs that the community of your realm shall determine, and will you, so far as in you lies, defend and strengthen them to the honour of God?”

“I grant and promise them.”

a. Why and at what point in Henry’s reign do you think he perhaps made these changes? Give reasons for your answer and refer to details you read this term (8 points)

b. Do you think that there are any promises here that Henry kept in his reign? Explain your answer. (8 points)

c. How much can a historian reliably understand about Henry Vlll from this altered document? (4 points)

3) Describe and explain 2 differences in the beliefs and practices of Catholics and Protestants in the 1500s. (8 points)

4) Who was Martin Luther and what was his significance in the Reformation? (8 points)

5) Name 2 individual people, besides King Charles himself, who played a key role in the build-up to the English civil war and explain why they were important. (8 points)

6) ‘It was necessary to fight against Charles I and also finally to execute him, the situation of the time made it unavoidable’. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain your answer referring to details you read about the war and the circumstances leading up to it. (24 points)

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Year 8 History Examination – End of Term – March 2012Try to answer ALL the following questions. Write on lined paper. Write your name and surname at the top of EVERY sheet you write on. Read all the questions before

you start. Think about the time you have for the exam (90 minutes) and plan your time. Don’t spend too much time on any question, but don’t spend too little time. You can write the answers in any order you choose but remember to write the question number. Try to be clear in what you write rather than writing things you don’t

understand. Your own thoughts are best. But as much as possible use details and examples from what you have studied this term and explain your ideas fully.

7) The picture shown below portrays the attack of Oliver Cromwell with an army on a town in 1649.a) Where is this town and what were Cromwell’s reasons for attacking it? (5 points)b) Do you think this picture was created by supporters of Cromwell or by his opponents? Use details in the

picture and of your knowledge of the events to explain your point of view. (5 points)c) From your knowledge of both Cromwell’s description of this attack and the description of those he was

attacking, as well as Cromwell’s justification of everything he did, explain how realistically you think this picture may show events and why you believe that. (6 points)

8) The system of ‘Protectorate’ consisted of 3 parts. One was the ‘Lord Protector’ (who was Oliver Cromwell).a) What were the other two parts that made up this system? (4 points)b) Describe how the 3 parts worked together; i.e. their relationship with each other. (8 points)

9) From the 3 17th century radical groups listed below (letters, a, b & c), choose which would have been against the items listed in the second list (numbers1 - 6). (12 points)

a) The Diggersb) The Fifth Monarchistsc) The Levellers

1) The Catholic Church2) Land for only those who can pay for it3) Elected Members of Parliament4) Execution for stealing5) Lords6) Restrictions on religious worship.

10) After James II had been driven from England by William of Orange and his supporters in 1688, the powers of the monarchy in England had changed forever in comparison with the powers it had before the Civil War. Name and explain two of these differences. (8 points)

11) Describe 2 important developments in scientific knowledge that occurred between 1500 and 1750 and how they changed people’s understanding of the world and their lives. (8 points)

12) ‘The 17th and 18th centuries were a period in Europe when the balance of power between rulers and ruled (those in power, and the ordinary people) changed dramatically’. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain your answer referring to details you have read over the last term. (24 points)

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Year 9 History Examination – End of Term – December 2011Try to answer ALL the following questions. Write on lined paper. Write your name and surname at the top of EVERY sheet you write on. Read all the questions before

you start. Think about the time you have for the exam (90 minutes) and plan your time. Don’t spend too much time on any question, but don’t spend too little time. You can write the answers in any order you choose but remember to write the question number. Try to be clear in what you write rather than writing things you don’t

understand. Your own thoughts are best. But as much as possible use details and examples from what you have studied this term and explain your ideas fully.

1) Describe 2 developments in transport in 18th and 19th century Britain and explain their importance for industrial and economic growth. (8 points)

2) Briefly describe 3 strategies that successful businessmen used in order to develop their business and say why these strategies helped them. (12 points)

3) Briefly describe and explain 2 strategies that were used to increase food production in the late 18th century and the early 19th century (8 points).

4) Choose either Robert Owen or the partnership of Matthew Boulton and James Watt and explain the legacy that this person (or these people) left behind and how this was achieved. (16 points)

5) Look at the cartoon below. It is called “Cheap Clothing” and was drawn by an artist called John Leech and published in Punch Magazine (London) in 1845. Answer the questions that follow it. (12 points)

a. What situation or situations is the cartoon referring to?b. Explain what message you think is being expressed by the cartoon. Refer to details in the

cartoon to support your answer.c. What does the cartoon tell historians about the situation in 1845?

6) “The industrial revolution in Britain touched the whole world, made it a better place and improved the life of ordinary people”. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use examples from what you have studied this term to support your ideas. (24 points)

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Year 9 History Examination – End of Term – March 2012Try to answer ALL the following questions. Write on lined paper. Write your name and surname at the top of EVERY sheet you write on. Read all the questions before

you start. Think about the time you have for the exam (90 minutes) and plan your time. Don’t spend too much time on any question, but don’t spend too little time. You can write the answers in any order you choose but remember to write the question number. Try to be clear in what you write rather than writing things you don’t

understand. Your own thoughts are best. But as much as possible use details and examples from what you have studied this term and explain your ideas fully.

7) Describe briefly what kinds of values are considered ‘Victorian’. Can you explain why some people are in favour of these values, or most of them at least, and some are against them?(6 points)

8) Look at the picture below of African slaves. a) Describe what you think the picture is showing.b) Explain, with reference to what you have studied about the slave trade, how accurately you

think the picture shows the real situation of the slaves.c) Explain who you think might have made this drawing, in what circumstances and why(12 points)

9) Describe and explain two different factors that contributed to the abolition of the trade in African slaves by Europeans, and particularly Britons, in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. (12 points).

10)Imagine you are a middle-class industrialist from Manchester in 1830. Explain which electoral reforms you are in favour of and which you (perhaps) object to, and why. (12 points)

11)The ‘People’s Charter’, created and distributed by ‘the Chartists’ in 1838, contained six demands. Describe three of them and explain why the Chartists were asking for these reforms (14 points)

12)“The 17th and 18th centuries were strict, harsh and uncaring times”. How much do you agree or disagree with this statement? Refer to information and ideas you have met and studied this term to support your ideas. (24 points)