DP History Questionbank

“Religion was more often a support than a challenge to states.” With reference to two states, to what extent do you agree with this statement?

To what extent did one ruler overcome the internal and external challenges to their power?

Evaluate the impact of Cold War tensions on two countries (excluding the USSR and the US).

“The mobilization of human and economic resources was the most important factor in determining the outcome of wars.” Discuss with reference to two wars, each chosen from a different region.

To what extent was the arms race the most important reason for the end of the Cold War (1980–1991)?

Discuss the economic reasons for expansion by two Early Modern states, each chosen from a different region.

Examine the short-term and long-term political consequences of one war.

Evaluate the impact of domestic crises on the development of two democratic states.

“The political organization of colonial states was mainly influenced by the relationship between the state and religion.” Discuss with reference to two states.

Evaluate the importance of leadership in determining the outcome of two Early Modern wars.

Discuss the impact of urbanization on two industrialized states.

Evaluate the impact of population change on two societies, each from a different region.

Evaluate the importance of population expansion and movements as causes of change in two societies, each chosen from a different region.

Discuss the social impact of scientific and technological developments on two societies.

“The treatment of opposition was the most important factor in the maintenance of power.” Discuss with reference to two authoritarian states, each from a different region.

“The most important causes of war were economic.” With reference to two wars, to what extent do you agree with this statement?

Evaluate the impact of population change on two societies, each from a different region.

“The most important causes of wars were political.” With reference to two wars, to what extent do you agree with this statement?

“Changes to the role and status of women as a result of war were limited.” Discuss with reference to two wars, each from a different region.

Discuss the impact of two Cold War crises on superpower rivalry.

Evaluate the methods of government and administration of two rulers, each from a different region.

With reference to two rulers, compare and contrast the methods used to address external challenges to their power.

Evaluate the significance of developments in energy and power to industrialization in two countries.

Evaluate the factors which led to detente between the US and USSR between 1971 and 1979.

“The most important effects of Early Modern wars were economic.” Discuss with reference to two wars, each chosen from a different region.

Evaluate the administration and interpretation of law by two rulers, each chosen from a different region.

Evaluate the factors which led to detente between the US and USSR between 1971 and 1979.

With reference to two rulers, compare and contrast the methods used to address external challenges to their power.

“The most important effects of Early Modern wars were social.” Discuss with reference to two wars, each chosen from a different region.

Discuss the impact of two Cold War crises on superpower rivalry.

“Changes to the role and status of women as a result of war were limited.” Discuss with reference to two wars, each from a different region.

“The social and economic treatment of minorities in early modern societies was severe.” Discuss with reference to one early modern society.

With reference to one 20th-century war, compare and contrast the political repercussions for two countries.

With reference to one 20th-century war, compare and contrast the political repercussions for two countries.

Discuss the importance of religion in causing the outbreak of two wars, each chosen from a different region.

“Political change was the most significant short-term effect of war.” Discuss with reference to two wars.

Examine the economic impact of religious persecution on two societies.

“Boundary changes were the most significant effect of wars in the period 750–1500.” Discuss with reference to two wars.

Evaluate the impact of religious expansion and conversion on two societies in transition.

“Propaganda was the key factor in the emergence of authoritarian states.” Discuss with reference to two states, each from a different region.

Evaluate the impact of changing social and economic policies on the population of one democratic state.

Discuss the significance to intellectual development of two key individuals, each from a different region.

Evaluate how effectively two states responded to the challenges they faced in the first 10 years of independence.

Examine the impact made by democracy on the arts and media in two states, each from a different region.

“Territorial changes were the most significant consequence of war.” Discuss with reference to two wars.

Evaluate the importance of leaders in the emergence of two democratic states.

“Religion was an important factor in the development of independence movements.” With reference to two independence movements, each from a different region, to what extent do you agree with this statement?

“Social and economic policies in authoritarian states did not always achieve their aims.” Discuss with reference to one authoritarian state.

Discuss the impact of two Cold War crises, each from a different region, on the development of superpower tensions.

Examine the impact of the foreign policy of two authoritarian states on the maintenance of power in those states.

“Women made an important contribution to medieval wars.” Discuss with reference to two wars.

“Their successes outweighed their failures.” With reference to two rulers, each from a different region, to what extent do you agree with this statement?

Evaluate how important human and natural resources were to the industrialization of one country.

Discuss the importance of technological developments to the outcome of two 20th-century wars, each from a different region.

Discuss the successes and failures of peacemaking after two wars.

Examine the impact of foreign powers on the outcome of two civil wars.

Examine the significance of leaders in the emergence of two democratic states, each chosen from a different region.

Discuss the importance of race to the origins and rise of independence movements in two states.

Compare and contrast the treatment of internal opposition in two states.

Discuss the successes and failures of peacemaking after two wars.

To what extent was foreign involvement the main factor which determined the outcome of two wars?

Evaluate the impact of guerrilla warfare on the outcome of two wars.

Discuss the importance of race to the origins and rise of independence movements in two states.

“The most significant effect of the growth of cities and factories was social change.” Discuss with reference to two countries, each chosen from a different region.

To what extent did the policy of peaceful co-existence improve superpower relations up to and including 1964?

To what extent did mercenaries have an impact on the outcome of two wars?

“The development of democracy led to significant social reform.” Discuss with reference to two democratic states.

To what extent did mercenaries have an impact on the outcome of two wars?

“The use of force was the most important method used to maintain power in authoritarian states.” Discuss with reference to two authoritarian states.

“The most significant effect of the growth of cities and factories was social change.” Discuss with reference to two countries, each chosen from a different region.

“China’s relations with the USSR and the US were largely shaped by increasing mistrust and suspicion.” Discuss with reference to the period between 1947 and 1979.

“The development of democracy led to significant social reform.” Discuss with reference to two democratic states.

Examine the effects of the peacemaking processes that followed two 20th-century wars.

Compare and contrast the nature of the power of two rulers.

“The impact of Cold War tensions was mainly economic.” Discuss with reference to two countries (excluding the USSR and the US).

Evaluate the success with which two rulers, each from a different region, overcame challenges to their power.