plumic1250–c1500: Medieval warfare and English society: Edexcel GCSE History questions
Every Edexcel GCSE History exam question on c1250–c1500 c1250–c1500: Medieval warfare and English society, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 12 questions on c1250–c1500: Medieval warfare and English society, as a list
- June 2025, Option 12, Q3 (4 marks): Explain one way in which the impact of warfare on civilians during the period c1250–c1500 was similar to the impact of warfare on civilians during the period c1
- June 2025, Option 12, Q4 (12 marks): Explain why the role of cavalry changed in the years c1250–c1700. You may use the following in your answer: the mounted knight Oliver Cromwell You must also use
- June 2024, Option 12, Q5 (16 marks): ‘In the years c1250–c1500, the most significant impact on the nature of warfare was the development of new weapons.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer.
- June 2023, Option 12, Q4 (12 marks): Explain why the feudal army declined in importance in the years c1250–c1500. You may use the following in your answer: mercenaries gunpowder You must also use i
- June 2022, Option 12, Q5 (16 marks): ‘The role played by the commander was the most important factor affecting the outcome of a battle in the years c1250–c1500.’ How far do you agree? Explain your
- November 2021, Option 12, Q3 (4 marks): Explain one way in which the recruitment of the medieval feudal army was different from the recruitment of Cromwell’s New Model Army.
- November 2021, Option 12, Q5 (16 marks): ‘The use of gunpowder was the most important factor affecting the nature of warfare in the years c1250–c1700.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You ma
- November 2020, Option 12, Q3 (4 marks): Explain one way in which the role of Henry V as commander at Agincourt was different from the role of General Haig as commander at the Battle of the Somme.
- June 2019, Option 12, Q3 (4 marks): Explain one way in which the impact of warfare on civilians during the period c1250–c1500 was similar to the impact of warfare on civilians during the period c1
- June 2019, Option 12, Q4 (12 marks): Explain why the role of the mounted knight changed during the period c1250–c1500. You may use the following in your answer: the longbow the feudal army You must
- June 2018, Option 12, Q3 (4 marks): Explain one way in which the role of the mounted knight in medieval warfare was similar to the role of the tank in modern warfare.
- June 2018, Option 12, Q5 (16 marks): ‘The development of new weapons was the main reason for changes in recruitment and training in the years c1250–c1700.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer
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