QCE Modern HistoryPractice Examination 8

This paper covers

• QCAA Modern History EA — Cold War and its aftermath: Reasons for the end of the Soviet Union, 1980s–1990s
• Practice EA 8 of 20 — stimulus flavour: economic stagnation and arms race burden undermining Soviet legitimacy
• Section A: Short Responses to Historical Sources (59 marks)
• Units 3 and 4 — National and International Experiences in the Modern World
• Cognitions assessed: Comprehend (Q1), Analyse (Q2), Evaluate (Q3), Synthesise (Q4)
• Band A model answers and marking criteria provided for each question

Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.