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King John’s downfall, 1205–16: Edexcel GCSE History questions

Every Edexcel GCSE History exam question on Key topic 3 King John’s downfall, 1205–16, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q2

    June 2025 · Option B2

    12 marksKey topic 3 King John’s downfall, 1205–16
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  2. Q1(c)(ii)

    June 2024 · Option B2

    16 marksKey topic 3 King John’s downfall, 1205–16
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  3. Q1(a)

    June 2023 · Option B2

    4 marksKey topic 3 King John’s downfall, 1205–16
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  4. Q1(a)

    June 2022 · Option B2

    4 marksKey topic 3 King John’s downfall, 1205–16
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  5. Q1(c)(ii)

    June 2022 · Option B2

    16 marksKey topic 3 King John’s downfall, 1205–16
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  6. Q1(c)(ii)

    November 2021 · Option B2

    16 marksKey topic 3 King John’s downfall, 1205–16
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  7. Q1(c)(ii)

    November 2020 · Option B2

    16 marksKey topic 3 King John’s downfall, 1205–16
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  8. Q1(a)

    June 2019 · Option B2

    4 marksKey topic 3 King John’s downfall, 1205–16
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  9. Q1(c)(ii)

    June 2019 · Option B2

    16 marksKey topic 3 King John’s downfall, 1205–16
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  10. Q5(b)

    June 2018 · Option B2

    12 marksKey topic 3 King John’s downfall, 1205–16
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  11. Q5(c)(ii)

    June 2018 · Option B2

    16 marksKey topic 3 King John’s downfall, 1205–16
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All 11 questions on King John’s downfall, 1205–16, as a list
  1. June 2025, Option B2, Q2 (12 marks): Explain why the barons rebelled against King John in 1215. You may use the following in your answer: defeat in Normandy (1214) arbitrary power You must also use
  2. June 2024, Option B2, Q1(c)(ii) (16 marks): ‘King John’s financial demands were the main reason for his difficult relationship with the barons in the years 1199–1214.’ How far do you agree? Explain your a
  3. June 2023, Option B2, Q1(a) (4 marks): Describe two features of the siege of Rochester in 1215. Feature 1 Feature 2
  4. June 2022, Option B2, Q1(a) (4 marks): Describe two features of the Interdict. Feature 1 Feature 2
  5. June 2022, Option B2, Q1(c)(ii) (16 marks): ‘John’s failure to regain Normandy in 1214 was the main reason for the rebellion of 1215.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use the following
  6. November 2021, Option B2, Q1(c)(ii) (16 marks): ‘King John’s disputes with Pope Innocent III were the main reason for John’s unpopularity in England.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use th
  7. November 2020, Option B2, Q1(c)(ii) (16 marks): ‘The succession was the main problem facing England when King John died.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use the following in your answer: 
  8. June 2019, Option B2, Q1(a) (4 marks): Describe two features of Magna Carta. Feature 1 Feature 2
  9. June 2019, Option B2, Q1(c)(ii) (16 marks): ‘King John’s use of arbitrary power was the main reason for his worsening relationship with the barons in the years 1209–14.’ How far do you agree? Explain your
  10. June 2018, Option B2, Q5(b) (12 marks): Explain why the Interdict had such an impact on ordinary people’s lives. You may use the following in your answer: burials Holy Days You must also use informati
  11. June 2018, Option B2, Q5(c)(ii) (16 marks): ‘The main problem facing King John, after Magna Carta had been signed, was the invasion by Prince Louis.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use

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