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O-LevelHistoryDepth studies2147/21 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q58 Marks

Study Source H.

  1. (a)Are you surprised by this source? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge.[8]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [8] Level 6: Contextual explanation of how at least two of the apparent internal contradictions actually make historical sense together
  2. [7] Level 5: Contextual explanations of why surprised and not surprised
  3. [5-6] Level 4: Contextual explanations of why surprised or not surprised
  4. [3-4] Level 3: Surprised by internal contradictions
  5. [2] Level 2: Identifies what is surprising but no explanation OR Perfectly good explanations but never states whether surprised or not OR Everyday empathy
  6. [1] Level 1: Unsupported assertions

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Topic
Depth studies, O-Level History (syllabus 2147). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level History, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 2 Variant 1, question 5.

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