ABLE LEARNERS

Cambridge International School Assessment (End-Term 2021)

CANDIDATE
NAME

YEAR

HISTORY 6 August 2021

1 hour

NO ADDITIONAL MATERIAL REQUIRED

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

QUESTION/ MARKS
SECTION
Write in dark blue or black pen, or a 2B-leaded pencil. Do
not cross out your incorrect answers, but neatly erase them A
with an eraser. Correction tape or correction fluid is permitted
for pen users.
Read the instructions carefully before answering the
B
questions.

Answer all questions.

At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. Total marks
of the paper is 50 marks.

This document consists of 12 printed pages

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SECTION A – MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQ)

[15 MARKS]

There are fifteen questions in this section, each carrying one mark. Each question has four
options: A, B, C and D. Read the questions carefully and circle the correct answer. Answer all
questions.

1. Which British Prime Minister led England to win World War II?

A. Tony Blair C. Margaret Thatcher

B. Boris Johnson D. Winston Churchill

2. Which of the following is an English rock band formed in 1960, still known today as one of the
best bands in the world?

A. The Beatles C. Jet

B. Radio Head D. Green Day

3. Who of the following are the members of the above band?

I. John Lennon
II. Axl Rose
III. Mick Jagger
IV. Ronan Keating

A. I only C. I, II and IV

B. I and III D. I, II, III, and IV

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4. Scottish microbiologist Dr Alexander Fleming, discovered which important medicinal

substance?

A. Aspirin C. Penicillin

B. Diazepam D. Morphine

5. Before the Norman Conquest in 1066, the ruling monarch was King Edward the ?

A. Demander C. Ruler

B. Confessor D. Murderer

6. What was the nickname of King Richard who ruled England from 1189 to 1199?

A. “Lionheart” C. “Leopardheart”

B. “Tigerheart” D. “Pantherheart”

7. “Parliament” originates from the French word “parler” which means to ?

A. Control C. Trade

B. Speak D. Rule

8. Who is the head of the Catholic church?

A. Archbishop C. Friar

B. Cardinal D. Pope

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9. How many Crusades did the Christians lead in total?

A. Seven C. Nine

B. Eight D. Ten

10. What is the capital of Israel, also known as the Holy Land?

A. Tel Aviv C. Beirut

B. Baghdad D. Jerusalem

11. What was the name of the epidemic which killed one third of the European population in the
1300s?

A. Spanish Flu C. Cocoliztli Epidemic

B. Black Death D. Ebola Epidemic

12. Which significant event occurred in London in 1381?

A. The Lords’ Revolt C. The Peasants’ Revolt

B. The Barons’ Revolt D. The Knights’ Revolt

13. Which Thomas was King Henry VIII’s chief advisor, who was executed for failing to
cancel the King’s marriage arrangement to Anne of Cleves?

A. Thomas Wosley C. Thomas Crammer

B. Thomas Cromwell D. Thomas More

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14. Who was the first crowned Queen of England?

A. Mary I C. Elizabeth I

B. Mary of Scots D. Margaret I

15. Which Act did Parliament pass to help the poor people of the land in 1601?

A. Poor Law C. Poor Assistance

B. Poor Act D. Poor Aid

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SECTION B – DIAGRAMS

[20 MARKS]

Fill in the blanks with the correct answers. Answer all questions.

1. After conquering England, to prevent uprisings and rebellions, which methods did
William The Conqueror employ to control the people?

Methods William The Conqueror

Used To Control England

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2. A certain English monarch had six wives, two of whom he executed. Name this king and any
five of his wives.

King

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3. Complete the chart on the royal lineage of the House of Windsor, which is currently in power.

HOUSE OF WINDSOR

King George VI

Queen Princess
Elizabeth II

Prince Princess Prince Andrew

Prince

Prince William Prince

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SECTION C – STRUCTURED QUESTIONS

[15 MARKS]

There are seven structured questions in this section. Answer all questions.

1. Which battle took place in England in 1066?

[1]

2. Who were the three contenders for the English throne in the year 1066?

(i)

(ii)

(iii)
[3]

3. What was the importance of the Magna Carta?

[2]

4. List two any two clauses in the Magna Carta.

(i)

(ii)
[2]

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5. Name the two Houses of Parliament.

(i)

(ii)
[2]

6. In your opinion, which of the above Houses should be allowed to have more power? Give a
reason for your answer.

[2]

7 (a) In the year 1533, which drastic change did King Henry VIII introduce in England?

[1]
(b) Why did King Henry VIII introduce this change?

[2]

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END

Prepared by: Checked by: Endorsed by:

MS. ABIGALE MR. SUBRAMANIAM MR. SURIA PRAKASH

[ Subject Teacher ] [ H.O.D. of Humanities ] [ Vice Principal ]

DR. SUJITHRA

[ Academic Director ]

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