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Every OCR A-Level History exam question on The beginning of the Empire and the rule of the ‘Rightly Guided Caliphs’, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 8 questions on The beginning of the Empire and the rule of the ‘Rightly Guided Caliphs’, as a list
- June 2025, Y201, Q1(b) (20 marks): How effective was the rule of Abu Bakr?
- June 2024, Y201, Q1(b) (20 marks): Assess the reasons why Uthman ibn Affan was murdered in 656. OR
- June 2024, Y201, Q2(a) (10 marks): Which of the following was more important in the spread of Islam? (i) Arab victory in the Ridda wars (ii) Expansion into Persia Explain your answer with referen
- June 2023, Y201, Q1(b) (20 marks): Assess the reasons why Uthman ibn Affan was murdered in 656. OR
- June 2023, Y201, Q2(a) (10 marks): Which of the following was more important in the spread of Islam? (i) Arab victory in the Ridda wars (ii) Expansion into Persia Explain your answer with referen
- June 2022, Y201, Q1(a) (10 marks): Which of the following contributed more to the weakness of Ali ibn Abi Talib? (i) Internal opposition (ii) The arbitration of 657 Explain your answer with refer
- June 2022, Y201, Q2(b) (20 marks): ‘The rule of Abu Bakr was based on military power.’ How far do you agree?
- November 2021, Y201, Q1(a) (10 marks): Which of the following contributed more to the expansion of Islam under Umar ibn al-Khattab? (i) The treatment of non-Muslims (ii) The fall of Damascus and Jeru
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