The Muslim Counter-Crusade and Crusader states, 1149–1187: AQA A‑Level History questions
Every AQA A-Level History exam question on 1A.3 The Muslim Counter-Crusade and Crusader states, 1149–1187, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
All 10 questions on The Muslim Counter-Crusade and Crusader states, 1149–1187, as a list
June 2025, Component 1A, Q03 (25 marks): To what extent was Outremer reliant upon the Latin West for its survival in the years 1149 to 1174?
June 2025, Component 1A, Q04 (25 marks): ‘Poor Latin Christian leadership was the main reason why attempts to strengthen Outremer failed in the years 1177 to 1204.’ Assess the validity of this view.
June 2024, Component 1A, Q03 (25 marks): ‘Relations between Byzantium and Latin Christians were very strong in the years 1143 to 1180.’ Assess the validity of this view.
June 2024, Component 1A, Q04 (25 marks): To what extent did Western interventions strengthen the position of Outremer in the years 1177 to 1204?
June 2023, Component 1A, Q01 (30 marks): Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to the situation in Outremer by
June 2023, Component 1A, Q04 (25 marks): ‘In the years 1146 to 1174, Nureddin was motivated more by personal ambition than by his religious beliefs.’ Assess the validity of this view.
June 2022, Component 1A, Q03 (25 marks): ‘In the years 1171 to 1193, Saladin was primarily motivated by jihad.’ Assess the validity of this view.
November 2021, Component 1A, Q01 (30 marks): Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to the situation in Outremer in
November 2021, Component 1A, Q04 (25 marks): ‘By 1204 Outremer had failed to recover from the crisis of 1185–1187.’ Assess the validity of this view.
November 2020, Component 1A, Q01 (30 marks): Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to the rise of Saladin.
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