The changing Muslim response to the crusades, 1095–1192: Edexcel A‑Level History questions
Every Edexcel A-Level History exam question on The changing Muslim response to the crusades, 1095–1192, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
All 9 questions on The changing Muslim response to the crusades, 1095–1192, as a list
June 2025, Paper 1A, Q2 (20 marks): How accurate is it to say that Nur ad-Din made the most significant contribution to the growth of Muslim power in the years 1144–69?
June 2024, Paper 1A, Q2 (20 marks): How accurate is it to say that Saladin’s power, in the years 1169–87, came mainly from his control of Egypt?
June 2023, Paper 1A, Q4 (20 marks): How accurate is it to say that Muslim power was transformed in the years 1095–1144?
June 2022, Paper 1A, Q1 (20 marks): How far do you agree that Saladin was motivated mainly by personal ambition in the years 1169–92?
November 2021, Paper 1A, Q2 (20 marks): How far do you agree that the unification of Syria by Nur ad-Din was the most significant reason for Muslim military success in the years 1146–69?
October 2020, Paper 1A, Q2 (20 marks): How far do you agree that Muslim victories, in the years 1146–87, happened because divisions between Muslims were largely overcome?
June 2019, Paper 1A, Q2 (20 marks): How far do you agree that the leadership of Saladin was substantially different from that of his European opponents in the years 1169-92?
June 2018, Paper 1A, Q3 (20 marks): How accurate is it to say that the religious enthusiasm of Nur and Saladin was the most important reason for increased Muslim unity in the years 1146–92?
June 2017, Paper 1A, Q2 (20 marks): How accurate is it to say that the decline of the crusader states was primarily due to the quality of Saladin’s leadership in the years 1169–87?
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