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"Explain" questions are a core component of the AQA GCSE History exam. They typically ask you to explain why something happened (causes) or what the consequences of an event were. These questions are worth 8 or 12 marks and require you to go beyond description to provide developed, analytical explanations. This lesson teaches you how to approach explain questions effectively.
| Question Type | Example | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| "Explain why..." | "Explain why the Great Plague spread so rapidly in London in 1665." | 12 marks |
| "Explain the significance of..." | "Explain the significance of the Royal Society in the development of science." | 8 marks |
| "Explain what was important about..." | "Explain what was important about the Declaration of Breda (1660)." | 8 marks |
| "Explain the consequences of..." | "Explain two consequences of the Raid on the Medway (1667)." | 8 marks |
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