DP History Questionbank

Evaluate the importance of the Mongol Empire to the effective functioning of the Silk Road.

Discuss the reasons for Japanese isolationism in the 17th century.

To what extent did the growth of national identity contribute to the achievement of dominion status for either Australia (1901) or New Zealand (1907)?

Evaluate the impact of the May Fourth movement (1919) on China.

Compare and contrast the impact of terrorism on two countries of the region (excluding China, Japan and India).

“The transmission of religious ideas was the most important consequence of cultural interaction along the Silk Road.” Discuss.

Evaluate the political impact of the Gempei War (1180–1185).

Discuss the reasons why Mao Zedong launched the Hundred Flowers campaign (1956).

Evaluate the consequences for Afghanistan of the withdrawal of Soviet troops in 1989.

Evaluate the economic and social impact of the tourist industry on two countries of the region (excluding China, Japan and India).

Evaluate the economic and cultural achievements of the Mughal Empire during the reign of Shah Jahan I (1628–1658).

To what extent were economic issues the most important reason for the independence of Bangladesh (1971)?

Examine the effects of the Spanish-American War (1898) in the Philippines.

Evaluate the importance of the Jiangxi Soviet (1931–1934) to the rise of communism in China.

“British economic policy was the main cause of the Great Revolt (Indian Mutiny) of 1857.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

“Economic gain was the main reason for the Japanese annexation of Korea (1910).” Discuss.

“The Nanjing decade (1927–1937) was a complete failure.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

“International involvement was significant in determining the outcome of the civil war in Afghanistan (1989–1992).” Discuss.

“Political rather than economic factors led to the crisis of the Bakumatsu period (1853–1868).” Discuss.

Examine the role of the Indian National Congress in the achievement of independence in India.

Evaluate the role of the Malayan Communist Party during the Malayan Emergency (1948–1960).

“Political and economic changes that occurred in Japan during US occupation were undermined by the reverse course (1950).” Discuss.

Discuss the cultural impact of globalization in two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan and India).

To what extent was conservative opposition the main reason for the failure of the Hundred Days’ Reform (1898)?

Compare and contrast religious tensions in two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan and India).

Evaluate the significance of Tamerlane’s [Timur’s] rule to the effective functioning of the Silk Road.

Discuss the impact of foreign intervention on the Korean War (1950–1953).

“The Treaty of Waitangi (1840) failed to resolve conflict between the settlers and indigenous peoples.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

“Taisho democracy (1912–1926) was fragile.” Discuss.

To what extent did the introduction of the Ethical Policy (1901) transform the nature of Dutch colonization of the Dutch East Indies/Indonesia?

To what extent did the Russo-Japanese War (1904–1905) change the balance of power in East Asia?

With reference to two countries of the region (excluding China, Japan and India), compare and contrast the reasons for economic growth between 1980 and 2005.

Discuss the causes and the consequences of the Gempei War (1180–1185).

“Land reform was the most important factor in the consolidation of the communist state (1949–1961).” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

“Merchants were the most important factor in connecting east and west along the Silk Road.” Discuss.

“Political factors were more important than military factors in the communist victory in the Chinese Civil War (1946–1949).” Discuss.

Evaluate the economic and social effects of the Liberal Policy introduced in the Dutch East Indies.

Compare and contrast the contributions of Rizal and Aguinaldo to the development of nationalism in the Philippines.

Discuss the reasons for, and the impact of, the Quit India campaign (1942) on the struggle for independence.

Evaluate the reasons for, and the results of, Japan’s signing of the Three Party/Tripartite Pact (1940).

“The Malayan Emergency (1948–1960) was resolved because the colonial government had popular support.” Discuss.

Evaluate the impact of Britain joining the EEC (later European Union) on Australia and New Zealand.

With reference to two countries (excluding China, Japan and India), evaluate the effect of globalization on standards of living.

Discuss the impact of the growth of liberal values and the two-party system during the Taisho democracy.

With reference to two countries (excluding China, Japan and India), examine the extent of changes in traditional arts and culture.

Evaluate the political and economic reasons for the crisis of the Bakumatsu period (1853–1868) in Japan.

Discuss the policies and achievements of the Chifley government.

Discuss the aims and effectiveness of the Treaty of Waitangi (1840).

To what extent did the failures of Sihanouk’s rule lead to the rise of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia?

Evaluate the influence of the Tang dynasty on the operation of the Silk Road.

Evaluate the impact of the invasions of Manchuria (1931) and China (1937) on Japan’s relations with the West.

Evaluate the internal and external factors that enabled the Siamese monarchy to maintain independence during the reign of Rama V (Chulalongkorn). 

Examine the reasons for, and the effects of, the initial Japanese victories in South-East Asia (1940–1942).

Evaluate the role of the Gang of Four in the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution between 1966 and 1976.

Evaluate the impact on Malaya of the British/Commonwealth response to the Malayan Emergency (1948–1960).

With reference to the period up to 1950, evaluate the impact of the Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945) on Korea.

Evaluate the reasons for Indonesian independence (1949).

Evaluate the impact on China of its defeat in the Sino-Japanese War (1894–1895).

“Jiang Jieshi’s domestic policies during the Nanjing decade (1927–1937) were largely successful.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Discuss the successes and failures of Deng Xiaoping’s implementation of the Four Modernizations.

With reference to two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan and India), compare and contrast the role of religion in society.

Evaluate the nature and impact of British administration in the Pacific Islands up to 1919 (excluding Australia and New Zealand).

“The Viet Minh won the French Indo-China War (1946–1954) because the French were weak.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

To what extent did globalization have a positive impact on two Asian countries (exluding China, Japan and India) to 2005?

“The main cause of the Philippine Revolution (1896) was the nature of Spanish rule.” Discuss.

To what extent was the Simon Commission (1928) the most significant factor in the development of Indian nationalism between 1919 and 1935?

Evaluate the reasons for the decline of the Dutch East India Company (VOC).

“Peasant discontent was the main cause of the Tonghak Rebellion.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

“Taisho democracy had more successes than failures.” Discuss with reference to the period from 1912 to 1926.

Evaluate the impact of the Sino-Japanese War on the Guomindang (GMD) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

“The Treaty of Waitangi (1840) successfully resolved all issues between the settlers and the indigenous peoples.” Discuss.

Discuss the reasons for the initial Japanese victories in South-East Asia (1940–1942).

“The economic policies of Deng Xiaoping were mainly successful.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

“The Bolger government was a complete failure.” Discuss.

Evaluate the political and economic impact of the Vietnam War on Vietnam after 1975.

To what extent was the changing role of women the most significant social development in either Australia or New Zealand between 1945 and 2005?

“Technology had transformed society by 2005.” Discuss with reference to two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan and India).

Evaluate the responses to terrorism in two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan and India).

With reference to the period from 1940 to 1945, compare and contrast the activities of independence movements in the Dutch East Indies with those in Indochina (Vietnam).

Discuss the reasons, up to 1990, for Japan’s “economic miracle”.

Evaluate the contribution of the Treaty of Versailles (1919) to the rise of national identity in China.

To what extent did the mistakes of the Nationalists lead to their defeat in the Chinese Civil War (1946–1949)?

To what extent did resentment of foreign influence cause the Boxer Rebellion (1900–1901)?

“The tourism industry has had a significant social impact but a limited economic impact.” Discuss with reference to two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan and India).

“The Mongol invasions highlighted Japan’s military weaknesses and it was only the kamikaze storms (1274 and 1281) that saved Japan.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Discuss the reasons for, and consequences of, the changing nature of Sino-American relations.

To what extent was Deng Xiaoping a political and economic reformer in the years 1976 to 1997?

Discuss the effects of the First and the Second World War on one country in South-East Asia (excluding Vietnam/Indochina, Dutch East Indies/Indonesia and Malaya).

Discuss the changes in social structures in two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan and India).

“The Mongol Empire was the main reason for the increase in trade along the Silk Road.” Discuss.

To what extent was cultural interaction and exchange the most important consequence of the Silk Road?

Examine the causes and the consequences of the Gempei War (1180–1185).

To what extent did China’s First Five-Year Plan succeed in meeting its objectives?

Compare and contrast the reasons for expeditions to South-East Asia by two European countries.

Evaluate the impact on Japan of contact with Europeans.

“French colonial rule was the main reason for the beginnings of nationalism in Indo-China.” Discuss.

Compare and contrast the reasons for the development of the Indian National Congress and All India Muslim League up to 1918.

“The main cause of the White Lotus Rebellion was the nature of imperial rule under the Qing dynasty.” Discuss.

To what extent was Western intrusion the main reason for discontent during the Tokugawa Shogunate?

Compare and contrast the impact of tensions between indigenous people and settlers in Australia and New Zealand up to the end of the 19th century.

To what extent was the federation movement the main reason for the growth of national identity in Australia up to 1901?

Compare and contrast the colonial rule of Spain and the United States in the Philippines.

Discuss the reasons for the failure of the 1911 Xinhai Revolution.

Examine the impact of Japan’s victory in the Russo-Japanese War (1904–1905) on the region.

To what extent was the Amritsar Massacre the most significant factor in the development of Indian nationalism between 1919 and 1935?

“The US occupation (1945–1952) had a positive impact on Japanese politics and society.” Discuss.

To what extent was military superiority the main reason for initial Japanese victories in South‑East Asia (1940–1942)?

“The rise of Asian economies was the most important reason for the economic realignment of Australia and New Zealand.” Discuss.

Discuss the reasons for, and impact of, the civil war in Afghanistan (1989–1992).

Discuss the nature and role of the media in two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan and India) up to 2005.

“The environment has been a key social issue.” Discuss with reference to two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan and India).

Evaluate the achievements of the Self-Strengthening Movement (1861–1894).

“Religious issues were the main cause of the Great Revolt (Indian Mutiny) of 1857.” Discuss.

Discuss the causes of immigration in one country and emigration in one other country of the region (excluding China, Japan and India) during the period from 1980 to 2005.

Discuss the emergence of, and responses to, terrorism in two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan and India).

Evaluate the role of Mao Zedong’s leadership in the rise of Communism in China to 1935.

Discuss the social, political and economic impact of Japanese annexation (1910) on Korea to 1937.

“Japan’s weakness was the main reason for its defeat in the Pacific War (1941–1945).” Discuss.

Examine the reasons for the rise and fall of the Taiping [Taip’ing] Rebellion.

Discuss the impact of the voyages of Vasco da Gama (1498) and Magellan (1519) on South-East Asia.

“Japanese military power was the most important reason for Japan’s victory in the Russo–Japanese War (1904–1905).” Discuss.

“Ideology was the most important cause of the Vietnam War (1956–1975).” Discuss.

Examine the causes of the Philippine Revolution (1896).

Discuss the impact of the Boxer Rebellion (1900–1901) on China.

Evaluate the impact of the political and cultural changes that took place in Japan during the US occupation (1945–1952).

Evaluate the changes in social structure in two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan and India).

Discuss the impact of ethnic and religious conflicts on post-independence India.

Evaluate the impact of the First United Front on the Guomindang and the Chinese Communist Party.

“The Self-Strengthening Movement (1861–1894) was a complete failure.” Discuss.

Discuss the causes of the civil war in Sri Lanka.

Examine the impact of globalization in two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan and India).

To what extent can domestic policies during the Nanjing decade (1927–1937) be considered a failure?