The Cultural Revolution and its aftermath, 1966–76: Edexcel A‑Level History questions
Every Edexcel A-Level History exam question on The Cultural Revolution and its aftermath, 1966–76, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
All 10 questions on The Cultural Revolution and its aftermath, 1966–76, as a list
June 2025, Paper 2E.1, Q1 (20 marks): Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 1 How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate
June 2024, Paper 2E.1, Q4 (20 marks): ‘The instability in China caused by the Cultural Revolution in the years 1966–67 was successfully overcome in the years 1968–76.’ How far do you agree with this
June 2023, Paper 2E.1, Q3 (20 marks): To what extent was Mao’s personal power challenged by other leading members of the CCP in the years 1957–76?
June 2023, Paper 2E.1, Q4 (20 marks): How far do you agree that the Cultural Revolution had great success in eradicating the ‘four olds’ from Chinese society?
June 2022, Paper 2E.1, Q4 (20 marks): How far do you agree that the most significant influence on the course of the Cultural Revolution, in the years 1968–76, was the political influence of Zhou Enl
November 2021, Paper 2E.1, Q1 (20 marks): Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 1 How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate
October 2020, Paper 2E.1, Q4 (20 marks): ‘Mao’s main motivation for launching the Cultural Revolution was a genuine intent to restore the principles of communist revolution in China.’ How far do you ag
June 2019, Paper 2E.1, Q1 (20 marks): Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 1 How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate
June 2018, Paper 2E.1, Q1 (20 marks): Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 1 How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate
June 2017, Paper 2E.1, Q4 (20 marks): ‘The Cultural Revolution maintained its intensity from its launch in 1966 until Mao’s death in 1976.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
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