The origins of conflict and the First Crusade, c1071–c1099: AQA A‑Level History questions
Every AQA A-Level History exam question on 1A.1 The origins of conflict and the First Crusade, c1071–c1099, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
All 7 questions on The origins of conflict and the First Crusade, c1071–c1099, as a list
June 2025, 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 Papacy’s reasons for the
June 2024, 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 condition of Outremer in
June 2024, Component 1A, Q02 (25 marks): ‘A desire to increase their own political power was the main reason why Popes called Crusades in the years 1095 to 1146.’ Assess the validity of this view.
June 2023, Component 1A, Q02 (25 marks): ‘Western interventions in the Near East were primarily a response to Byzantium’s requests for help in the years 1071 to 1099.’ Assess the validity of this view.
June 2022, Component 1A, Q02 (25 marks): To what extent were those taking the Cross, in the years 1096 to 1146, motivated by a desire for economic gain rather than spiritual reward?
November 2021, Component 1A, Q02 (25 marks): ‘The consequences of the Byzantine defeat at Manzikert in 1071 were the main factors behind the calling of the First Crusade by Urban II in 1095.’ Assess the va
November 2020, Component 1A, Q02 (25 marks): ‘The main result of the First Crusade was that it increased the power of the Papacy.’ Assess the validity of this view with reference to the years 1088 to c1120
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