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1.1 Military leaders

Practice exam-style IB History questions for Military leaders, aligned with the syllabus and grouped by topic.

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Question 1
SL+HL • Paper 1
Easy
SL+HL • Paper 1
Easy

A

What, according to , was the impact of the demands for Richard I’s ransom on the abbey of Bury St Edmunds?

[3]
B

What does suggest about Richard I’s position during his captivity?

[2]
Question 2
SL+HL • Paper 1
Easy
SL+HL • Paper 1
Easy

A

What, according to , led to the killing of Saladin’s hostages, and what was decided?

[3]
B

What does suggest about the treatment of the Muslim prisoners at Acre?

[2]
Question 3
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium

A

What, according to , enabled Temüjin to defeat Wang Khan and strengthen his position?

[3]
B

What does suggest about Temüjin’s treatment of defeated rivals?

[2]
Question 4
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium

A

What, according to , were the qualities of Genghis Khan’s leadership?

[3]
B

What does suggest about Genghis Khan’s authority in Bukhara?

[2]

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Question 5
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium

A

What, according to , were the principal features of Mongol warfare?

[3]
B

What does suggest about Mongol methods of warfare?

[2]
Question 6
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium

A

What, according to , did Genghis Khan do to encourage trade with Khwarezmia?

[3]
B

What does suggest about overland trade with Cathay?

[2]
Question 7
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium

A

What, according to , characterized relations between religious communities at the Mongol court?

[3]
B

What does suggest about the position of Christianity among the Mongol ruling elite?

[2]
Question 8
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium

A

What, according to , was done to build the coalition against Henry II?

[3]
B

What does suggest about the relationship between Henry II and Henry the Young King?

[2]

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Question 9
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium

A

What, according to , were the results of Richard I’s actions at Messina and Cyprus?

[3]
B

What does suggest about the relationship between Richard I and Philip Augustus during the Third Crusade?

[2]
Question 10
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium

A

What, according to , happened when Richard I encountered Philip II’s forces between Curcel and Gisors?

[3]
B

What does suggest about the defensive strength of Château Gaillard?

[2]
Question 11
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium

1

With reference to its origin, purpose and content, analyse the value and limitations of for an historian studying the burden placed on the Church by the raising of Richard I’s ransom.

[4]
Question 12
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium

1

With reference to its origin, purpose and content, analyse the value and limitations of for an historian studying Richard I’s decision to kill the Muslim prisoners at Acre.

[4]

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Question 13
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Medium
SL+HL • Paper 1
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1

With reference to its origin, purpose and content, analyse the value and limitations of for an historian studying Temüjin’s rise to power.

[4]
Question 14
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium

1

Compare and contrast what Sources and reveal about Temüjin’s relations with rival leaders during his rise to power.

[6]
Question 15
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium

1

With reference to its origin, purpose and content, analyse the value and limitations of for an historian studying Genghis Khan’s motives for invading Khwarezmia.

[4]
Question 16
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Medium
SL+HL • Paper 1
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1

With reference to its origin, purpose and content, analyse the value and limitations of for an historian studying Mongol methods of warfare.

[4]

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Question 17
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium

1

With reference to its origin, purpose and content, analyse the value and limitations of for an historian studying trade routes under Mongol rule.

[4]
Question 18
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium

1

With reference to its origin, purpose and content, analyse the value and limitations of for an historian studying religious freedom under Mongol rule.

[4]
Question 19
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium

1

With reference to its origin, purpose and content, analyse the value and limitations of for an historian studying the end of Richard’s participation in the revolt of 1173–1174.

[4]
Question 20
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1

With reference to its origin, purpose and content, analyse the value and limitations of for an historian studying Richard I’s conduct in Sicily.

[4]

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Question 21
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1

With reference to its origin, purpose and content, analyse the value and limitations of for an historian studying the strategic importance of Château Gaillard.

[4]
Question 22
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium

1

Compare and contrast what Sources and reveal about the raising of Richard I’s ransom.

[6]
Question 23
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium
SL+HL • Paper 1
Medium

1

Compare and contrast what Sources and reveal about the killing of the Muslim prisoners at Acre.

[6]
Question 24
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Hard
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1

Compare and contrast what Sources and reveal about Genghis Khan’s motives for military expansion.

[6]

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Question 25
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SL+HL • Paper 1
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1

Compare and contrast what Sources and reveal about Mongol strategy and command during military campaigns.

[6]
Question 26
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Hard
SL+HL • Paper 1
Hard

1

Compare and contrast what Sources and reveal about the operation of overland trade routes under Mongol rule.

[6]
Question 27
SL+HL • Paper 1
Hard
SL+HL • Paper 1
Hard

1

Compare and contrast what Sources and reveal about religious freedom under Mongol rule.

[6]
Question 28
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1

Compare and contrast what Sources and reveal about the formation of the coalition against Henry II.

[6]

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Question 29
SL+HL • Paper 1
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1

Compare and contrast what Sources and reveal about Richard I’s occupation of Messina.

[6]
Question 30
SL+HL • Paper 1
Hard
SL+HL • Paper 1
Hard

1

Compare and contrast what Sources and reveal about Château Gaillard and its role in the conflict between Richard I and Philip II.

[6]
Question 31
SL+HL • Paper 1
Hard
SL+HL • Paper 1
Hard

1

Using and your own knowledge, discuss the methods used by Temüjin to establish supremacy over the rival tribes by 1206.

[9]
Question 32
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1

Using and your own knowledge, evaluate the importance of security and retaliation as motives for Genghis Khan’s military expansion.

[9]

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Question 33
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1

Using and your own knowledge, discuss the factors that contributed to Mongol military success under Genghis Khan.

[9]
Question 34
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Hard
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1

Using and your own knowledge, evaluate the importance of Genghis Khan’s policies in the establishment, enhancement and protection of trade routes.

[9]
Question 35
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Hard
SL+HL • Paper 1
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1

Using and your own knowledge, to what extent was religious freedom the most significant social and cultural impact of Mongol expansion?

[9]
Question 36
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1

Using and your own knowledge, examine the reasons for the outbreak and failure of the revolt against Henry II in 1173–1174.

[9]

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Question 37
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1

Using and your own knowledge, evaluate the importance of Richard I’s campaigns in Sicily and Cyprus to his participation in the Third Crusade.

[9]
Question 38
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Hard
SL+HL • Paper 1
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1

Using and your own knowledge, evaluate the importance of Richard I’s military leadership in the defence of his French lands.

[9]
Question 39
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Hard
SL+HL • Paper 1
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1

“The raising of Richard I’s ransom demonstrated the strength of royal government despite imposing a severe burden on England.” Using and your own knowledge, to what extent do you agree with this statement?

[9]
Question 40
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1

Using and your own knowledge, to what extent did military considerations determine Richard I’s treatment of the Muslim prisoners at Acre?

[9]

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1.2 Conquest and its impact