This document provides an overview and sample questions for a GCSE Modern World History exam that will take place on June 3rd, 2008. It outlines the structure and timing of the exam, which has three sections: Section A involves analyzing primary sources from either pre-World War 2 or post-World War 2 eras. Section B requires choosing one essay question from topics related to World War 2 or the Cold War. Section C focuses on a German depth study, examining primary sources and responding to essay prompts about the Weimar Republic or Nazi Germany. The document provides advice on pacing and recommends resources for revision.

1. 1937/11 PAPER I REVISION Tuesday 3 rd June 2008 PM 2 hours Section A Two picture sources – CHOOSE ONE TO ANSWER (i) Pre-World War II – for example Treaty of Versailles, Appeasement in 1930s (ii) Post World War II – for example from the beginning, middle or end of the Cold War Answer two questions:- [6] [9] marks [6] What is the message......? START your answer “The message of this cartoon/source is.......” [9] Explain why....... START your answer by REWORDING THE QUESTION Recommended time:- 15-20 minutes

2. 1937/11 PAPER I REVISION Tuesday 3 rd June 2008 PM 2 hours Section B CHOOSE ONE QUESTION – with 3 parts (a)(b)(c) Questions are always [4] [6] [10] [4] Describe or What. List facts in coherent sentence....REWORD THE QUESTION [6] Explain question. Facts BUT YOU MUST EXPLAIN / EXPAND [10] How far....? BALANCED ANSWER. SUPPORTED CONCLUSION ETC. PERSONALISE YOUR START TO THE QUESTION ATFQ RTTQ AT THE END OF EACH PARAGRAPH/POINT. IF IT’S NOT RELEVANT – NO NEED TO PUT IT ALWAYS PUT A BRIEF BACKGROUND PARAGRAPH TO THE TOPIC AREA IN Recommended time:-35-40 mins

3. 1937/11 PAPER I REVISION Tuesday 3 rd June 2008 PM 2 hours Section B Topics from:- BUT REMEMBER YOU ONLY HAVE TO CHOOSE ONE QUESTION Treaty of Versailles, League of Nations in 1920-30s, Build up to War in 1930s – Appeasement Post WW2 – Iron Curtain, Potsdam/Yalta, Start of Cold War, Iron Curtain Cold War – disputes: Korea, Cuba, Vietnam Détente in 1970s 1980s Reagan and Gorbachev 1989 End of Cold War

4. 1937/11 PAPER I REVISION Tuesday 3 rd June 2008 PM 2 hours Section C: German Depth Study: Weimar + Hitler basically..... 3 x sources first, maybe one a picture [7] [6] [7] about each source. Last question = How far.......? BALANCED ANSWER. Examine details in the sources – WHY – “This source was published because.....” Recommended:- 60 mins

5. 1937/11 PAPER I REVISION Tuesday 3 rd June 2008 PM 2 hours Section C: German Depth Study: Choose ONE of TWO questions but answer (a) (b) (c) The questions will be [4] [6] [10] They will be from :- Weimar, Hitler’s rise to power, Securing total power, Hitler’s Germany..... [4] Describe [6] Explain – more detail needed [10] How far.....? Balanced answer

6. 1937/11 PAPER I REVISION Tuesday 3 rd June 2008 PM 2 hours Give yourself the first 5 minutes to READ through the paper & make notes ONTO THE QUESTION PAPER Make an essay plan Pick points out on the source. Any problems / help / advice: [email_address] or http://qb8history.proboards55.com or www.youtube.com/user/teachinghistory for some revision videos or www.slideshare.net/qbhistory for some revision powerpoints.... Best of luck from Mr Lee / Mr Alan 

7. G.c.s.e. Modern World History

8. Paper I Tuesday 3 rd June: 2 hrs

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