Theme 4: Conflict in the Middle East, 1948–91: past paper questions
Real questions on theme 4: conflict in the middle east, 1948–91
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- 9489/32 · May/June 2025 · Q3[40]
Read the extract and then answer the question. The bleak contrast between glowing public statements of allied solidarity and the growing mistrust of Washington and London towards Moscow was deeply disturbing. Content removed due to copyright restrictions. Instead of Britain’s faltering world empire, he now faced the di...
See it on the paper → - 9489/22 · February/March 2025 · Q8b[20]
‘The Treaty of Sèvres created more problems than it solved.’ How far do you agree?
See it on the paper → - 9489/41 · October/November 2024 · Q12[30]
‘The First Gulf War was a consequence of the Iran–Iraq War.’ Analyse this view.
See it on the paper → - 9489/41 · May/June 2024 · Q2[30]
Evaluate the extent to which the Five Year Plans achieved Stalin’s objectives.
See it on the paper → - 9489/41 · May/June 2024 · Q3[30]
‘The Christian churches in Germany accepted Nazi rule with little complaint.’ Discuss this view.
See it on the paper → - 9489/41 · May/June 2024 · Q4[30]
Analyse the extent to which living standards in Britain improved in the period 1919–39. Section B: The USA, 1944–92
See it on the paper → - 9489/41 · May/June 2024 · Q5[30]
‘Truman’s victory in 1948 was a totally unexpected result.’ Discuss this view.
See it on the paper → - 9489/41 · May/June 2024 · Q6[30]
Assess the reasons for opposition to the growth of feminism in the 1960s and 1970s.
See it on the paper → - 9489/41 · May/June 2024 · Q7[30]
Evaluate the impact of changes in living standards in the 1980s and early 1990s.
See it on the paper → - 9489/41 · May/June 2024 · Q8[30]
‘US policy towards rebuilding the economy of Japan after 1945 was motivated principally by humanitarian concerns.’ Assess this view. Section C: International history, 1945–92
See it on the paper → - 9489/41 · May/June 2024 · Q9[30]
Analyse how far US–Soviet attempts to control nuclear weapons were successful in the period 1963–91.
See it on the paper → - 9489/41 · May/June 2024 · Q10[30]
Assess the reasons why Sino‑US relations improved in the 1970s and 1980s.
See it on the paper → - 9489/41 · May/June 2024 · Q11[30]
Evaluate the effect of Cold War tensions on the civil war in Angola.
See it on the paper → - 9489/41 · May/June 2024 · Q12[30]
‘Saddam Hussein’s personal ambitions were the main cause of the Iran–Iraq War.’ Discuss.
See it on the paper → - 9489/42 · May/June 2024 · Q12[30]
Assess how far President Nasser was responsible for causing the Six-Day War (1967).
See it on the paper → - 9489/42 · May/June 2022 · Q12[30]
‘The United States’ involvement in the Middle East during the Cold War was mainly to prevent Soviet influence in the region.’ Evaluate this view.
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