AQA AS History Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Download free AQA AS History (7041) past papers and mark schemes. Component 1 breadth study + Component 2 depth study across 20+ topic options. 159 resources.
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June 2023
4 filesAS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 2S The Making of Modern Britain, 1951-2007 – June 2023
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 2O Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918-1945 – June 2023
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 2N Revolution and dictatorship: Russia, 1917-1953 – June 2023
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855-1964 – June 2023
June 2022
20 filesAS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 2S The Making of Modern Britain, 1951-2007 – June 2022
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 2R The Cold War, c1945-1991 – June 2022
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 2Q The American Dream: reality and illusion, 1945-1980 – June 2022
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 2P The Transformation of China, 1936-1997 – June 2022
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 2O Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918-1945 – June 2022
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 2N Revolution and dictatorship: Russia, 1917-1953 – June 2022
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 2M Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906-1957 – June 2022
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 2L Italy and Fascism, c1900-1945 – June 2022
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 2J America: A Nation Divided, c1845-1877 – June 2022
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 2G The Birth of the USA, 1760-1801 – June 2022
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 2E The English Revolution, 1625-1660 – June 2022
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450-1499 – June 2022
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154-1216 – June 2022
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 1L The quest for political stability: Germany, 1871-1991 – June 2022
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 1K The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865-1975 – June 2022
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 1J The British Empire, c1857-1967 – June 2022
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855-1964 – June 2022
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 1G Challenge and transformation: Britain, c1851-1964 – June 2022
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 1F Industrialisation and the people: Britain, c1783-1885 – June 2022
AS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603-1702 – June 2022
November 2020
1 fileAS History – Question paper (Modified A4 18pt) (AS) : Component 2R The Cold War, c1945-1991 – November 2020
Breadth and Depth: Two Complementary Historical Perspectives Across 20+ Topics
Exam Paper Structure
Breadth Study (choice of 9 topics)
Depth Study (choice of 13 topics)
Key Information
| Exam Board | AQA |
| Specification Code | 7041 |
| Qualification | AS Level |
| Grading Scale | A–E |
| Assessment Type | 2 written papers |
| Component 1 | Breadth Study (1 hr 30 min, 50 marks, 50%) |
| Component 2 | Depth Study (1 hr 30 min, 50 marks, 50%) |
| Topic Options | 9 breadth + 13 depth options |
| Source Analysis | Primary source evaluation in Component 2 |
| Chronological Range | Medieval (c1071) to modern (2007) |
| Exam Sessions | June only |
| Total Resources | 159 |
Key Topics in History
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| With reference to the extract and your understanding | Use the source material and your own historical knowledge together — do not rely on one alone |
| How far do you agree | Evaluate the statement by arguing both for and against it, reaching a substantiated judgement |
| Assess the significance of | Judge the importance of a factor, event, or individual — compare with other factors and provide a reasoned conclusion |
| To what extent | Evaluate the degree to which a statement is valid, considering both supporting and challenging evidence |
| Explain why | Identify and analyse the reasons for a historical development, providing causal explanations |
| How successful was | Evaluate outcomes against stated or implied objectives, using specific evidence |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| A | 65–75% |
| B | 54–64% |
| C | 43–53% |
| D | 32–42% |
| E | 22–31% |
⚠️ AS History uses 100 raw marks (50 per component). Boundaries vary between topic options — AQA adjusts thresholds to ensure comparable standards across different topics.
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