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King John, 1199–1214: AQA A‑Level History questions

Every AQA A-Level History exam question on 2A.5 King John, 1199–1214, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q01

    June 2025 · Component 2A

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  2. Q04

    June 2025 · Component 2A

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  3. Q01

    June 2024 · Component 2A

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  4. Q03

    June 2023 · Component 2A

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  5. Q04

    June 2023 · Component 2A

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  6. Q04

    November 2020 · Component 2A

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All 6 questions on King John, 1199–1214, as a list
  1. June 2025, Component 2A, Q01 (30 marks): With reference to these sources and your understanding of the historical context, assess the value of these three sources to an historian studying the relations
  2. June 2025, Component 2A, Q04 (25 marks): ‘The loss of Normandy in 1204 was more the result of Richard’s legacy than the failings of John.’ Assess the validity of this view.
  3. June 2024, Component 2A, Q01 (30 marks): With reference to these sources and your understanding of the historical context, assess the value of these three sources to an historian studying the reign of
  4. June 2023, Component 2A, Q03 (25 marks): How far was King John’s loss of Normandy in 1204 due to the legacy of King Richard’s conflict with King Philip II of France?
  5. June 2023, Component 2A, Q04 (25 marks): ‘King John’s dispute with the Papacy resulted in a humiliating defeat for royal authority.’ Assess the validity of this view.
  6. November 2020, Component 2A, Q04 (25 marks): ‘John’s failures in Normandy, in the years 1204 to 1214, were more the result of his own incompetence than Philip II’s strength.’ Assess the validity of this vi

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