The Cultural Revolution and its aftermath, 1966–76: Edexcel GCSE History questions
Every Edexcel GCSE History exam question on Key topic 3 The Cultural Revolution and its aftermath, 1966–76, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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- June 2025, Option 32, Q2(b) (12 marks): Explain why Mao introduced the Cultural Revolution. You may use the following in your answer: Mao’s beliefs power struggle You must also use information of your
- June 2024, Option 32, Q1 (4 marks): Give two things you can infer from Source A about the actions of the Red Guards during the Cultural Revolution. Complete the table below to explain your answer.
- June 2023, Option 32, Q3(a) (8 marks): Study Sources B and C. How useful are Sources B and C for an enquiry into the reasons for the Cultural Revolution? Explain your answer, using Sources B and C an
- June 2023, Option 32, Q3(b) (4 marks): Study Interpretations 1 and 2. They give different views about the reasons for the Cultural Revolution. What is the main difference between these views? Explain
- June 2023, Option 32, Q3(c) (4 marks): Suggest one reason why Interpretations 1 and 2 give different views about the reasons for the Cultural Revolution. You may use Sources B and C to help explain y
- June 2023, Option 32, Q3(d) (16 marks): How far do you agree with Interpretation 2 about the reasons for the Cultural Revolution? Explain your answer, using both interpretations and your knowledge of
- June 2022, Option 32, Q1 (4 marks): Give two things you can infer from Source A about the mass rallies held during the Cultural Revolution. Complete the table below to explain your answer. (i) Wha
- November 2020, Option 32, Q1 (4 marks): Give two things you can infer from Source A about the ‘Up to the mountains and down to the villages’ campaign. Complete the table below to explain your answer.
- June 2019, Option 32, Q3(a) (8 marks): Study Sources B and C. How useful are Sources B and C for an enquiry into the effects of the Cultural Revolution? Explain your answer, using Sources B and C and
- June 2019, Option 32, Q3(b) (4 marks): Study Interpretations 1 and 2. They give different views about the effects of the Cultural Revolution. What is the main difference between these views? Explain
- June 2019, Option 32, Q3(c) (4 marks): Suggest one reason why Interpretations 1 and 2 give different views about the effects of the Cultural Revolution. You may use Sources B and C to help explain yo
- June 2019, Option 32, Q3(d) (16 marks): How far do you agree with Interpretation 2 about the effects of the Cultural Revolution? Explain your answer, using both interpretations and your knowledge of t
- June 2018, Option 32, Q2 (12 marks): Explain why Mao introduced the Cultural Revolution. You may use the following in your answer: Mao’s beliefs power struggle You must also use information of your
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