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Introducing Top Historian, where a decade of seasoned expertise in History teaching and department management converges to craft exceptional educational resources. Our meticulously designed materials include individual lessons, exam technique and content revision for both British and International exam boards. Let Top Historian lighten your workload without compromising on excellence, providing a seamless blend of experience and adaptability to deliver top quality History with maximum progress.
This two-part resource pack combines everything you need to teach, assess, and support student success in Edexcel A Level History – Paper 1, Section C (Option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: From Lenin to Yeltsin).
Together, the Assessment Bundle and Exam Technique Masterclass provide a focused, practical, and time-saving solution to help students develop confident extract analysis skills, tackle tricky Section C questions, and hit the highest mark bands.
Included in this ‘essentials’ Bundle:
Paper 1, Section C Exam Technique Masterclass
A step-by-step, student-friendly guide that breaks down the key skills needed to succeed in the extract-based question, with opportunities and resources to support students in their application of the masterclass
Perfect for classroom delivery, one-to-one support, or independent study, this resource helps demystify the Section C element of the Paper 1 exam and build student confidence in tackling even the toughest extract questions.
A Level Section C Assessment Bundle
A comprehensive, ready-to-use assessment toolkit for real-world exam practice:
Full Section C-style assessment paper with two extracts
Scaffolded planning template to support structured thinking
Colour-coded model paragraph to demonstrate high-level writing and integration
Student self-assessment checklist for independent reflection
Teacher feedback sheet to streamline marking and target key skills
Mark Scheme
Level 5 model answer for comparison, modelling, and feedback. This resource is ideal for formal assessment, timed practice, or targeted revision sessions and helps both students and teachers identify clear next steps for progress.
Why These Two Resources Are So Effective:
Designed to work seamlessly together, the Masterclass and Assessment Bundle equip students with both the tools to understand what’s required and the opportunity to apply that knowledge in a realistic setting. Whether used together or separately, these resources will:
Build confidence with the format and demands of Section C
Provide clear models and structured support for high-level answers
Support independent learning and targeted teacher feedback
Save hours of planning and marking time
Take the stress out of Paper 1, Section C and help your students crack extract interpretation with confidence.
This all-in-one premium resource bundle is the ultimate toolkit for helping students master the demands of Section C (Extracts) on Edexcel A Level History Paper 1, specifically for Option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: From Lenin to Yeltsin and focusing, of couse, on the Collapse of the Soviet Union for Section C.
This curated collection of tried-and-tested resources will support both teacher delivery and student success from first teaching through to final revision.
Why This Bundle?
Expertly crafted for Edexcel Paper 1, Option 1E
Carefully crafted templates and specific, clear, accessible guidance which have been proven to boost pupil confidence, independence and attainment when mastering Section C.
Saves hours of planning and marking time
Supports high-impact feedback and progress tracking
Ideal for classroom use, revision, intervention or supporting independent study at home or during study leave.
What’s included?
1 x Paprer 1, Section C Exam Technique Masterclass
1 x Assessment Bundle
1 x Assessment and Model Answer #1
1 x Assessment and Model Answer #2
1 x Assessment and Model Answer #3
For specific details on each individual resource just click on the image in the bundle at the top of the page to find everything you need from tips on how to use the resource to a slide by slide breakdown!
If you found this bundle useful I would be so grateful for a review :)
This comprehensive assessment bundle is designed to support both teachers and students in mastering Paper 1, Section C ( Extracts) of Edexcel A Level History, specifically tailored to Option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: From Lenin to Yeltsin.
Why This Bundle Works:
This bundle saves valuable planning time, speeds up assessment feedback, and increases clarity of feedback and exam technique by directly targeting the specific demands of Section C - evaluating and integrating interpretations into the historical debate surrounding the collapse of the Soviet Union. It enables students to practice and refine their exam technique with confidence, understand exam criteria, and recognise the elements of a high-level response. Teachers can quickly assess progress, provide meaningful feedback, and deliver focused interventions using the clear assessment tools provided.
What’s Included:
A full Section C assessment paper (two historian extracts + exam question) to simulate real exam conditions
Scaffolded planning template to help students break down and structure their answers effectively
Colour-coded model paragraph to model high-level writing and guide students in how to integrate extract analysis and own knowledge using specific paragraph structure guidance.
Student self-assessment checklist to encourage independent reflection on exam skills and content mastery.
Teacher assessment and feedback sheet to streamline marking, target key skills, and ensure consistency.
Official Section C mark scheme (from the Pearson Edexcel specification) for accurate and aligned assessment.
Level 5 model answer to demonstrate what top-band performance looks like in terms of content, structure, and critical interpretation
Great for students who are struggling with demands of academic writing and analytical, well organised written communication and for those who have grasped the foundations but want to push into that top level - this bundle has everything you need to ensure they have the practice they need to improve and excel in, what can be for many, a challenging section of the exam!
Associated resources:
This resource is best paired with the A level History Paper 1, Section C Exam Technique Masterclass (Edexcel, Option 1E)
Assessment & Model Answer #2 and #3 provide additional opportunities for students to practice and refine their exam technique as well as adding 2 additional model anwers to their arsenal for revision!
A full exam technique masterclass for the Edexcel A-Level History Paper 1, Section C for the option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: From Lenin to Yeltsin.
This resource includes a fully adaptable 17 slide PowerPoint presentation which breaks down the demands of the Section C, Extract Interpretation question on the reasons for the collapse of the USSR 1985-91. An excellent exam technique lesson for the introduction, revision or consolidation of this subject area and question, this resource offers clear direction and specific instruction on how to craft top quality answers that fulfill the demands of the question.
As a BONUS this lesson also includes an extract assessment paper, with model examples of an excellent introduction and main paragraph.
This Exam Technique Masterclass is ideal for those students who struggle with academic writing, source analysis or structuring their exam responses and for those who’ve grasped the basics but want to up-level the quality of their answers.
This lesson is one that can be revisited again and again until the structure demands and technique required for this question have fully crystalised in the minds of your students!
Specific content:
Slide 1 - Introduction slide
Slide 2 - Paper 1, Section C Content and Assessment overview
Slide 3 - How knowing the question in advance gives you the advantage
Slide 4 - Breaking down the demands of the interpretation question
Slide 5 - What areas and skills am I being assessed on? Content vs Skills
Slide 6 - Breaking down the mark scheme
Slide 7 - What i’m aiming for the top marks / level 5?
Slide 8 - How should I structure the essay?
Slide 9 - Where do I start? An introduction to quick planning using two extracts.
Slide 10 - Top tips for writing the introduction & examination of model / exemplar.
Slide 11 - And how do I structure the main paragraphs?
Slide 12 - Student paragraph writing task using scaffolded structure
Slide 13 - Comparision of student writing with a model main paragraph
Slide 14 - Student task - writing the remaining paragraphs
Slide 15 - Remember the non-negotiable golden rules - a summary
Slide 16 - Model structure - a visual summary
Slide 17 - Beware these structural pitfalls
Associated resources
This masterclass is best paired with the Assessment & Model Answer #1, Assessment & Model Answer #2 and Assessment & Model Answer #3 and is an excellent resource to use alongside the Paper 1, Section C Assessment & Exam Practice Package.
Edexcel A Level History Revision Guide: Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform (1780–1928) – Breadth Study
Save time and support your students’ success with this concise, no-fuss revision guide!
Designed specifically for Edexcel A Level History, this resource provides a clear, structured breakdown of the Breadth Study: Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform (1780–1928). Perfect for classroom use, independent revision, or targeted intervention, this guide ensures students focus on exactly what they need to know - without getting lost in excessive detail.
What’s Inside?
1a. How effective were pressures for change to the franchise?
The nature of parliamentary representation in the 1780s
Pressures for change vs. resistance to reform
The Reform Acts and their impact
1b. How significant were changes in the distribution of seats?
Problems of Representation
The Failure of Pitt’s Proposals and Reasons for Resistance to Reform
Key Changes Brought About by Reform
Key Reformers and Opponents of Reform
2a. The Changing Role of the Crown and Aristocracy Over Elections and Parliament (1780–1928
The Influence of the Crown and Aristocracy in 1780
Economic Reform in the 1780s
The Reasons for Declining Royal Influence over the House of Commons,
The Reasons for Declining Aristocratic Influence over the House of Commons,
The Impact of the Parliament Act 1911
2b. The Development of Political Parties Between 1780 and 1920
The Change in Political Parties’ Role in Parliament and Elections
Party Organisation and Membership
The Growth of the Labour Party
The Extent of Change in the Social Makeup of the House of Commons by 1928
The Abolition of the Property Qualification for MPs
The Payment of MPs
Why This Resource is a Must-Have for Teachers & Students
Saves Teachers Time – No need to create summary sheets from scratch! This guide provides structured content that can be easily integrated into lessons and revision sessions.
Boosts Student Confidence – Perfect for both high-achieving students who get lost in excessive detail and less able learners who need a clear, streamlined approach.
Exam-Focused and Edexcel-Specific – Tailored to the Edexcel A-Level History specification, ensuring students have exactly what they need for exam success.
Clarity & Structure – Each topic is broken down logically, helping students grasp key developments without feeling overwhelmed.
This bundles includes 3 assessments and 3 model answers for Edexcel A-Level History Paper 1, Section C 1E: Russia, 1917–91: From Lenin to Yeltsin
3 ready-made, top-quality model answers to maximise exam success and 3 assessment papers to give students the chance to build on their feedback and improve over time!
These resources provide a fully developed, exam responses to a Paper 1, Section C question on the Collapse of the Soviet Union (option 1E), helping students to understand the level of specific detail, nuanced analysis, and comprehensive structure required to get into the top mark band and achieve the highest available marks.
Questions Covered:
Study Extracts 1 and 2. In light of the differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 because of Gorbachev’s ‘botched attempt to reform the political system’?
Study extracts 1 and 2. In light of the different interpretations provided, how convincing do you find the view that the Soviet Union collapsed because of Gorbachev’s misjudgment of the seriousness of the ‘national question’?
In the light of differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that the USSR collapsed in 1991 because ‘the consequences of glasnost spiralled beyond Gorbachev’s control’.
These comprehensive, high-quality model answers provide students with a clear benchmark, demonstrating to students how to effectively incorporate:
Comprehensive and accurate analysis of both extracts,
Accurate interpretation, cross examination and combined evaluation of both extracts throughout the essay in a way that will leave the examiner in doubt that you have fully understood and answered the demands of the question.
Precise historical knowledge and contextual understanding to support all major points and nuanced evaluation.
These model answers have been the thing my students cite as the most helpful resoures in improving their exam technique as it provides tangible, clear examples of what an outstanding extract interpretations essay looks like for Section C of the Paper 1 exam.
Why This Resource is a Must-Have for Teachers & Students:
Perfect for High Achievers & Struggling Students – Offers a strong aspirational example for top students while providing a clear framework for those needing extra guidance for structure, linking back to the question and the range of points of provenance and content one can extract from sources.
Saves Teachers Time – No need to create model answers from scratch! Use this resource for class discussions, peer assessments, or essay practice.
Exam Board-Specific – Designed for Edexcel A-Level History Paper 3, Section A, ensuring students are fully prepared for the exact question format and assessment criteria.
Pre made assessment and feedback lesson using both the included source paper AND the matching model answer for students to review and cross compare with their own after the exam. Great for self and peer assessment as well as crystalising their understanding of written feedback!
Edexcel A-Level History Paper 1, Section C Assessment and Model Answer #3 for the option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: From Lenin to Yeltsin
A Ready-Made, Top-Quality Model Answer to Maximise Exam Success!
This resource provides a fully developed, exam response to a Paper 1, Section C question on the Collapse of the Soviet Union, helping students to understand the level of specific detail, nuanced analysis, and comprehensive structure required to get into the top mark band and achieve the highest available marks.
Question Covered:
In the light of differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that the USSR collapsed in 1991 because ‘the consequences of glasnost spiralled beyond Gorbachev’s control’. To explain your answer, analyse and evaluate the material in both extracts, using your own knowledge of the issues.
This comprehensive, high-quality model answer provides students with a clear benchmark, demonstrating to students how to effectively incorporate:
Comprehensive and accurate analysis of both extracts,
Accurate interpretation, cross examination and combined evaluation of both extracts throughout the essay in a way that will leave the examiner in doubt that you have fully understood and answered the demands of the question.
Precise historical knowledge and contextual understanding to support all major points and nuanced evaluation.
These model answers have been the thing my students cite as the most helpful resoures in improving their exam technique as it provides tangible, clear examples of what an outstanding extract interpretations essay looks like for Section C of the Paper 1 exam.
Why This Resource is a Must-Have for Teachers & Students:
Perfect for High Achievers & Struggling Students – Offers a strong aspirational example for top students while providing a clear framework for those needing extra guidance for structure, linking back to the question and the range of points of provenance and content one can extract from sources.
Saves Teachers Time – No need to create model answers from scratch! Use this resource for class discussions, peer assessments, or essay practice.
Exam Board-Specific – Designed for Edexcel A-Level History Paper 3, Section A, ensuring students are fully prepared for the exact question format and assessment criteria.
Pre made assessment and feedback lesson using both the included source paper AND the matching model answer for students to review and cross compare with their own after the exam. Great for self and peer assessment as well as crystalising their understanding of written feedback!
Edexcel A-Level History Paper 1, Section C Assessment and Model Answer #2 for the option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: From Lenin to Yeltsin
A Ready-Made, Top-Quality Model Answer to Maximise Exam Success!
This resource provides a fully developed, exam response to a Paper 1, Section C question on the Collapse of the Soviet Union, helping students to understand the level of specific detail, nuanced analysis, and comprehensive structure required to get into the top mark band and achieve the highest available marks.
Question Covered:
Study extracts 1 and 2. In light of the different interpretations provided, how convincing do you find the view that the Soviet Union collapsed because of Gorbachev’s misjudgment of the seriousness of the ‘national question’?
This comprehensive, high-quality model answer provides students with a clear benchmark, demonstrating to students how to effectively incorporate:
Comprehensive and accurate analysis of both extracts,
Accurate interpretation, cross examination and combined evaluation of both extracts throughout the essay in a way that will leave the examiner in doubt that you have fully understood and answered the demands of the question.
Precise historical knowledge and contextual understanding to support all major points and nuanced evaluation.
These model answers have been the thing my students cite as the most helpful resoures in improving their exam technique as it provides tangible, clear examples of what an outstanding extract interpretations essay looks like for Section C of the Paper 1 exam.
Why This Resource is a Must-Have for Teachers & Students:
Perfect for High Achievers & Struggling Students – Offers a strong aspirational example for top students while providing a clear framework for those needing extra guidance for structure, linking back to the question and the range of points of provenance and content one can extract from sources.
Saves Teachers Time – No need to create model answers from scratch! Use this resource for class discussions, peer assessments, or essay practice.
Exam Board-Specific – Designed for Edexcel A-Level History Paper 3, Section A, ensuring students are fully prepared for the exact question format and assessment criteria.
Pre made assessment and feedback lesson using both the included source paper AND the matching model answer for students to review and cross compare with their own after the exam. Great for self and peer assessment as well as crystalising their understanding of written feedback!
Edexcel A-Level History Paper 1, Section C Model Answer #1 for the option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: From Lenin to Yeltsin
A Ready-Made, Top-Quality Model Answer to Maximise Exam Success!
This resource provides a fully developed, exam response to a Paper 1, Section C question on the Collapse of the Soviet Union, helping students to understand the level of specific detail, nuanced analysis, and comprehensive structure required to get into the top mark band and achieve the highest available marks.
Question Covered:
Study Extracts 1 and 2. In light of the differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 because of Gorbachev’s ‘botched attempt to reform the political system’?
This comprehensive, high-quality model answer provides students with a clear benchmark, demonstrating to students how to effectively incorporate:
Comprehensive and accurate analysis of both extracts,
Accurate interpretation, cross examination and combined evaluation of both extracts throughout the essay in a way that will leave the examiner in doubt that you have fully understood and answered the demands of the question.
Precise historical knowledge and contextual understanding to support all major points and nuanced evaluation.
These model answers have been the thing my students cite as the most helpful resoures in improving their exam technique as it provides tangible, clear examples of what an outstanding extract interpretations essay looks like for Section C of the Paper 1 exam.
Why This Resource is a Must-Have for Teachers & Students:
Perfect for High Achievers & Struggling Students – Offers a strong aspirational example for top students while providing a clear framework for those needing extra guidance for structure, linking back to the question and the range of points of provenance and content one can extract from sources.
Saves Teachers Time – No need to create model answers from scratch! Use this resource for class discussions, peer assessments, or essay practice.
Exam Board-Specific – Designed for Edexcel A-Level History Paper 3, Section A, ensuring students are fully prepared for the exact question format and assessment criteria.
Pre made assessment and feedback lesson using both the included source paper AND the matching model answer for students to review and cross compare with their own after the exam. Great for self and peer assessment as well as crystalising their understanding of written feedback!
This IBDP History Paper 1 Exam Technique and Top Tips crib sheet offers a clear, concise guide to mastering the source analysis skills and exam technique for each individual question on the DP History Paper 1.
This resource comprises a single, double sided A4 sheet in which I have summarised the most salient points of exam technique for each question on the IBDP History Source Paper. Drawing on the exam specification, mark scheme, multiple IB training sessions and the success of 5 cohorts of IBDP students, this resource is the most streamlined summary of the key rules to follow for students aiming for Paper 1 success.
Great for breaking down exam technique for students struggling to grasp the basic skills and structure required for source questions, as well as an excellent ‘quick look’ refresh for all students the night before assessment / the final exam, this is a resource that students of all abilities can benefit from!
Fully editable as a Word document to tailor to the needs of you class if you wish!
Stay tuned for the full and detailed **IBDP Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass **coming soon, with specific examples, model answers, practice questions, writing scaffolds and more!
THE BIGGEST, MOST COMPREHENSIVE BUNDLE OF MY BEST TRIED AND TESTED PAPER 4 RESOURCES FROM 2024, UPDATED FOR 2025!
By using the principles, structures and guidance outlined in these resources, our 2024 cohort of 90 students averaged an A grade on this paper, with one student gaining 40/40!
NOTE: This bundle is for the Germany Depth Study for Paper 4. For the US depth study, find the America EVERYTHING bundle here!
Packed full of exam technique, model answers, practice exam question banks, retrieval practice , revision and consolidation activities, full student-friendly breakdowns of the mark scheme and step by step guidance and clarification on every aspect of the new Paper 4 exam, this bundle contains everything you need to get your students prepared and confident for the 2025 Paper 4 examination.
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the New Paper 4 CIE IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the 2024 onwards specification.
Specific content:
Click on the cover images of the resources to see a full breakdown of slides, activies, model answers, tasks and bonus freebies included in each individual resource!
Paper 4 Exam technique Masterclass (Germany Depth)
This resource includes a fully adaptable 23 slide PowerPoint presentation which breaks down the demands of the 2024 IGCSE History Paper 4 and offers clear direction and specific instruction on how to craft top quality answers for both questions.
As a BONUS this lesson also includes an Essay Writing Masterclass which breaks down the components of an excellent essay into easy to follow steps - ideal for those students who struggle with academic writing and for those who’ve grasped the basics but want to level-up the quality of their written responses. In addition to this, we’ve included a SECOND BONUS of a model answer to provide students with a clear example of what an excellent Paper 4 essay response should look like.
Knowledge Tests x 4 which span the full content of the Germany Depth Study Syllabus.
Comprising over 340 questions, this bundle provides a knowledge test for each of the 4 segments (from 8A-8D) of the Germany depth study content. Each knowledge test is then broken down into subtopics so that they can be used either in their entirety at the end of the chapter as a summative assessment or low stakes quiz / revision aid OR as regular checkpoints throughout the delivery of the chapter e.g. as starters, review tasks, homework assignments or incorporating into study packs to take home on study leave.
Paper 4 Question Bank (Germany Depth)
This resource contains over 40 PAPER 4 STYLE QUESTIONS for the Cambridge History IGCSE Paper 4 Germany depth study for the 2025 June examination
The quesiton bank includes both Part A and Part B questions divided into the following four areas outlined in the Cambridge IGCSE Specification for the Germany depth study:
Was Germany doomed to fail from the start?
Why was Hitler able to dominate Germany by 1934?
How effectively did the Nazis control Germany 1933-45?
What was it like to live in Nazi Germany?
Part A Model Answers
This bundle of New Paper 4 Model Answers contains 3 x Part A ‘Write an account’ style answers (15 marks). These model answers can be used as writing benchmarks, structure guidance or feedback resources post-assessment. These model answers can also be used as a high quality assessment resource by speeding up marking and doubling up as ready made feedback lessons, saving you hours of planning! They also make excellent revision resources for Year 11 to revise from prior to assessments and the upcoming summer examination, to remind themselves of the key features and qualities required to secure those top marks!
Part B Model Answers
As above, these answers can be used for class assessments, revision, self assessment on study leave and more! Below are the titles included in the models:
Model Answer 1 - Discuss the impact of Gustav Stresemann’s leadership on the Weimar Republic (25 marks)
Model Answer 2 - Discuss the significance of Kristallnacht in the persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany (25 marks)
Model Answer 3 - Discuss the significance of propaganda in consolidating Nazi control over Germany (25 marks)
Please note the content specific elements of these resources are focused on the Germany Depth Study . Please find the USA and Russia versions in my TopHistorian Shop by searching paper 4 and your selected country of study. Resources are fully adaptable and customisable to suit individual teacher and class needs.
I understand that quality is of the greatest importance when imparting important History content and skills to your students, particularly if you’re paying for it! If you’d like to see an example of my work before you part with your hard earned money, please feel free to download my FREE PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce (with more coming soon!)
As a new TES author doing my best to provide the highest quality History teaching materials, I would be so grateful for a review if you found these resources helpful! If you have any queries or concerns, as well as requests of additional resources you’d like to see, please do not hesitate to get in contact at tophistorian1@gmail.com
Associated resources:
The BIG Paper 1 Bundle
The BIG Paper 2 Bundle
Paper 1 Model Answers Bundle
Paper 2 2025 League of Nations Model Answers Set 1
Paper 2 2025 League of Nations Model Answers Set 2
A BUNDLE OF MY BEST TRIED AND TESTED PAPER 4 RESOURCES FROM 2024, UPDATED FOR 2025!
By using the principles, structures and guidance outlined in these resources, our 2024 cohort of 90 students averaged an A grade on this paper, with one student gaining 40/40!
Packed full of exam technique, model answers, retrieval practice, revision and consolidation activities, full student-friendly breakdowns of the mark scheme and step by step guidance and clarification on every aspect of the new Paper 4 exam, this bundle contains everything you need to get your students prepared and confident for the 2025 Paper 4 examination.
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the New Paper 4 CIE IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the 2024 onwards specification.
Specific content:
Click on the cover images of the resources to see a full breakdown of slides, activies, model answers, tasks and bonus freebies included in each individual resource!
Paper 4 Exam technique Masterclass (Germany Depth)
This resource includes a fully adaptable 23 slide PowerPoint presentation which breaks down the demands of the 2024 IGCSE History Paper 4 and offers clear direction and specific instruction on how to craft top quality answers for both questions.
As a BONUS this lesson also includes an Essay Writing Masterclass which breaks down the components of an excellent essay into easy to follow steps - ideal for those students who struggle with academic writing and for those who’ve grasped the basics but want to level-up the quality of their written responses. In addition to this, we’ve included a SECOND BONUS of a model answer to provide students with a clear example of what an excellent Paper 4 essay response should look like.
Knowledge Tests x 4 which span the full content of the Germany Depth Study Syllabus.
Comprising over 340 questions, this bundle provides a knowledge test for each of the 4 segments (from 8A-8D) of the Germany depth study content. Each knowledge test is then broken down into subtopics so that they can be used either in their entirety at the end of the chapter as a summative assessment or low stakes quiz / revision aid OR as regular checkpoints throughout the delivery of the chapter e.g. as starters, review tasks, homework assignments or incorporating into study packs to take home on study leave.
Paper 4 Question Bank (Germany Depth)
This resource contains over 40 PAPER 4 STYLE QUESTIONS for the Cambridge History IGCSE Paper 4 Germany depth study for the 2025 June examination
The quesiton bank includes both Part A and Part B questions divided into the following four areas outlined in the Cambridge IGCSE Specification for the Germany depth study:
Was Germany doomed to fail from the start?
Why was Hitler able to dominate Germany by 1934?
How effectively did the Nazis control Germany 1933-45?
What was it like to live in Nazi Germany?
After even more support with model answers for both question types? Check out the BIG PAPER 4 BUNDLE 2025 (GERMANY DEPTH) for additional resources and materials!
Please note the content specific elements of these resources are focused on the Germany Depth Study . Please search paper 4 masterclass and your chosen depth study in my shop to find the USA or Russia resources! All resources are fully adaptable and customisable to suit individual teacher and class needs.
Associated resources:
The BIG Paper 1 Bundle
The BIG Paper 2 Bundle
Paper 1 Model Answers Bundle
Paper 2 2025 League of Nations Model Answers Set 1
Paper 2 2025 League of Nations Model Answers Set 2
I understand that quality is of the greatest importance when imparting important History content and skills to your students, particularly if you’re paying for it! If you’d like to see an example of my work before you part with your hard earned money, please feel free to download my FREE PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce (with more coming soon!)
As a new TES author doing my best to provide the highest quality History teaching materials, I would be so grateful for a review if you found these resources helpful!
If you have any requests for other resources please do not hesitate to get in contact at tophistorian1@gmail.com.
A full revision run through of the Chapter 1 key content on the Treaty of Versailles for the new 2024 onwards Cambridge IGCSE (0470) History Paper 1 exam. This resource is also excellent in covering the content of the Treaty of Versailles and Germany for the core content of the British GCSE boards and the Edexcel IGCSE for the Germany topic. (For more comprehensive summaries of each individual resource please do click on the images to take a look at the individual detailed item descriptions).
All resources have been produced following the completion of the New Specification for 2024 IGCSE training course by CIE
**Resources included in this bundle **
Treaty of Versailles… in a nutshell.
A fully adaptable revision/ overview lesson which concisely yet comprehensively reviews the core content in Chapter 1 for the Paper 1 CIE IGCSE. Packed with dual coding tasks, gap fills, memory games and recall activities, this lesson can be used as a teacher-led, lightning-speed run through the week before the exam, or could easily fill a double period using the tasks and revision activities included.
It’s also a great resource to support students working/revising independently at home or while on study leave.
Treaty of Versailles Mind Map
A clear, comprehensive and accessible revision mind map containing the core content of Chapter 1 - ‘How fair was the Treaty of Versailles?’ for the new 2024 Cambridge IGCSE (0470) History Paper 1 exam.
This resource consists of a fully comprehensive, detailed yet streamlined mind map which breaks down the key details and most salient points of Chapter 1 in a single visual, colour coded knowledge organiser.
Fantastic for less-able students who struggle with note making or those high flyers who struggle to condense.
These mind maps have been invaluable with my own Year 10 and 11 classes for consolidating, condensing and linking together key information. Each year my students comment on how useful they find them to revise from, particularly the day before and morning of the exam as a quick short term memory refresh!
Treaty of Versailles knowledge test
This resource comprises a 60 question knowledge test based on the key information of the Treaty of Versailles CIE IGCSE Chapter 1 content for the new 2024 onwards new specification. (It also covers the key content of the British GCSE curriculum too).
The test is broken down into the 6 segments outlined below and could be used all together as a single summative assessment or a fun team based quiz at the end of the topic. Alternatively the test could be delivered as 6 mini checkpoints throughout the course either as a starter, plenary or homework task.
Complementary resources
KQ1 - Treaty of Versailles in a nutshell - complete chapter review
New Paper 1 2024 IGCSE History Exam Technique Masterclass
Chapter 1 Model Answers for the 2024 onwards Paper 1 exam
Paper 1 Full Course Review - retrieval practice and content revision
Hitler’s Foreign Policy and Road to War - Full Summary with Revision activities and exam practice.
A full revision run through of the entire course content of Chapter 3 - ‘Why had international peace collapsed by 1939?’ for the new 2024 Cambridge IGCSE (0470) History Paper 1 exam. This resource also cover the identical course content for the British IGCSE on Hitler’s road to war.
This lesson has been produced following the completion of the New 2024 IGCSE training course by CIE
A fully adaptable lesson which concisely yet comprehensively reviews the core content. Packed with dual coding tasks, PEEL paragraph practice, oracy activities, memory games and recall activities, this lesson can be used as a teacher-led, lightning-speed run through the week before the exam, or could easily fill a 2-3 periods using the tasks and revision activities included.
Specific content:
Slide 1 - Introduction
Slide 2-6 - Hitler’s foreign policy aims (with source acitivies.)
Slide 7- 10 - Hitler’s early successes 1933-35 (with fact test and categorisation activities.)
Slide 11 -The Rhineland (with scaffolded peer teach activity)
Slide 12 -13 - The Spanish Civil War (with dual coding task)
Slide 14-15 - The Anschluss (chronology task with ‘significance’ challenge tasks)
Slide 16-19 - The Sudetenland - Causes, events and consequences (with knowledge checkpoint and chronology tasks)
Slide 20 - The Munich Agreement (with oracy task and PEEL practice)
Slide 21 - Czechoslovakia and the end of appeasement (with dual coding recall and memory enhancement task)
Slide 22 - The Nazi Soviet Pact (with knowledge check and essay planning task)
Slide 23 - The rationality of Appeasement (with categorisation of arguments task)
Slide 24 - Overview of events (with source analysis & hierarchy tasks).
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This Paper 4 Knowledge Test Bundle covers the entire Germany Depth Study content of the Cambridge History IGCSE (0470).
These resources have been produced following the completion of the New IGCSE Specification (2024) training course delivered by CIE as well as feedback from our first cohort of students!
Comprising over 340 questions, this bundle provides a knowledge test for each of the 4 segments (from 8A-8D) of the Germany depth study content. Each knowledge test is then broken down into subtopics so that they can be used either in their entirety at the end of the chapter as a summative assessment or low stakes quiz / revision aid OR as regular checkpoints throughout the delivery of the chapter e.g. as starters, review tasks, homework assignments or incorporating into study packs to take home on study leave.
Every knowledge test comes with a full and detailed answer sheet for ease of teacher marking and feedback. They are also perfect for giving to students to self or peer assess to save time and to get students to engage actively with the areas they need to develop,deepen their knowledge of or clarify misconceptions.
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This bundle of New Paper 4 Model Answers contains 3 x Part A ‘Write an account’ style answers (15 marks). These model answers can be used as writing benchmarks, structure guidance or feedback resources post-assessment. These model answers can also be used as a high quality assessment resource by speeding up marking and doubling up as ready made feedback lessons, saving you hours of planning! They also make excellent revision resources for Year 11 to revise from prior to assessments and the upcoming summer examination, to remind themselves of the key features and qualities required to secure those top marks!
By using the principles and structures outlined in these model answers, our 2024 cohort of 90 students averaged an A grade on this paper, with one student gaining 40/40!
These model answers are based on the content from the GERMANY depth study but the structure and format is applicable to anyone doing Paper 4 of the Cambridge History IGCSE for the 2024 exam onwards. All resources are customisable and adaptable as Microsoft Word Documents.
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Model Answer 1 - Write an account of the development of the Nazi Party to 1929 (15 marks)
Model Answer 2 - Write an account of how Hitler became chancellor (15 marks)
Model Answer 3 - write an account of how Hitler’s key henchmen helped to facilitate Nazi success and consolidate Nazi power
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We also have a full bank of knowledge tests (with mark schemes) for each of the four segments of the Germany Depth Study. Great for starters, revision lessons, study leave packs and student self assessment.
This resource comprises an 85 question knowledge test based on the Germany Depth Study content of topic 8D ***‘What was it like to live in Nazi Germany?***. Currently used as a fact test / team quiz / revision resource for my students studying the CIE IGCSE, I’ve also used it with great success for the British GCSE curriculum and the Edexcel IGCSE curriculum, as well as for KS3.
The test is broken down into the 9 segments outlined below and could be used all together as a single summative assessment or a fun team based quiz at the end of the topic. Alternatively the test could be delivered as 9 mini checkpoints throughout the course either as a starter, plenary or homework task.
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Section A: Young People in Nazi Germany
Section B: Women in Nazi Germany
Section C: Workers, Farmers, and Businesses in Nazi Germany
Section D: The Impact of WWII on Germany
Section E: How did WWII Affect young people?
Section F: How did the War Affect Jewish People and minorities?
Section G: Who was Responsible?
Section H: Did the War Increase Opposition to the Nazi Regime?
Section I: Why Was There Not More Opposition to the Nazis?
Great for revisiting at the end of the subtopic, at the end of the whole unit, during the revision period or incorporating into a study pack before students go on study leave.
This resource also comes with a full and detailed answer sheet to speed up marking or for students to self assess with.
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This resource comprises an 74 question knowledge test based on the Germany Depth Study content of topic 8C: How was Hitler able to dominate Germany by 1934? Currently used as a fact test / team quiz / revision resource for my students studying the CIE IGCSE, I’ve also used it with great success for the British GCSE curriculum and the Edexcel IGCSE curriculum.
The test is broken down into the 10 segments outlined below and could be used all together as a single summative assessment or a fun team based quiz at the end of the topic. Alternatively the test could be delivered as 10 mini checkpoints throughout the course either as a starter, plenary or homework task.
Resource details:
Section A: Nazi Aims Following Their Seizure of Power
Section B: The Nazi Seizure of Power in Northeim
Section C: The Nazis 1924-29
Section D: The Nazi Police State
Section E: Propaganda in Nazi Germany
Section F: The 1936 Olympics
Section G: The Nazis and the Churches
Section H: The Persecution of Minorities
Section I: **The Persecution of the Jews **
Section J: Opposition to Nazi Rule 1933-39
Great for revisiting at the end of the subtopic, at the end of the whole unit, during the revision period or incorporating into a study pack before students go on study leave.
This resource also comes with a full and detailed answer sheet to speed up marking or for students to self assess with.
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This resource comprises an 85 question knowledge test based on the Germany Depth Study content of topic 8B ***‘How was Hitler able to dominate Germany by 1934?***. Currently used as a fact test / team quiz / revision resource for my students studying the CIE IGCSE, I’ve also used it with great success for the British GCSE curriculum and the Edexcel IGCSE curriculum.
The test is broken down into the 9 segments outlined below and could be used all together as a single summative assessment or a fun team based quiz at the end of the topic. Alternatively the test could be delivered as 9 mini checkpoints throughout the course either as a starter, plenary or homework task.
Resource details:
Section A: Hitler gains power within the Nazi Party 1919-21
Section B: The Munich Putsch and its consequences
Section C: The Nazis 1924-29
Section D: Hitler’s Henchmen
Section E: Nazi change in strategy
Section F: How did the Depression help the rise of the Nazis?
Section G: **Why did the Nazis succeed in the 1930 elections? **
Section H: How did Hitler become Chancellor?
Section I: How did Hitler consolidate his position?
Great for revisiting at the end of the subtopic, at the end of the whole unit, during the revision period or incorporating into a study pack before students go on study leave.
This resource also comes with a full and detailed answer sheet to speed up marking or for students to self assess with.
Both knowledge tests and answer sheets are fully editable as Word documents to tailor to the needs of your class.
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This resource comprises an 100 question knowledge test based on the Germany Depth Study content of topic 8A ***‘Was the Weimar Republic Doomed from the Start?’?***. Currently used as a fact test / team quiz / revision resource for my students studying the CIE IGCSE, I’ve also used it with great success for the British GCSE curriculum and the Edexcel IGCSE curriculum.
The test is broken down into the 11 segments outlined below and could be used all together as a single summative assessment or a fun team based quiz at the end of the topic. Alternatively the test could be delivered as 11 mini checkpoints throughout the course either as a starter, plenary or homework task.
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Section A: The impact of WWI on Germany
Section B: The end of the old Germany
Section C: A new Germany
Section D: The Weimar Constitution
Section E: The political spectrum of parties in Germany
Section F: Threats to the Republic from the left (1919-24)
Section G: **Threats to the Republic from the right (1919-24) **
Section H: The terms of the Treaty of Versailles
Section I: The Ruhr Crisis and Hyperinflation
Section J: Recovery under Stresemann
Section K: Problems that existed even after Stresemann’s help
Section L: Reasons for and against the Weimar being doomed from the start
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