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"Describe" questions are among the most straightforward on the AQA GCSE History exam, but they still require careful technique to secure full marks. These questions test your factual knowledge — your ability to recall and communicate specific historical information clearly and accurately. This lesson covers the different types of describe questions, how to structure your answers, and how to prepare your factual knowledge effectively.
AQA uses several variations of describe questions:
| Question Type | Example | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| "Describe two features of..." | "Describe two features of the Clarendon Code." | 4 marks |
| "Describe two things you can infer from Source A" | "Describe two things you can infer from Source A about the Great Plague." | 4 marks |
These are typically the lowest-value questions on the paper, but they are an easy source of marks if you answer them correctly.
For a 4-mark "describe two features" question, you need to:
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