HISTORY YEAR 7

END OF TOPIC 5 EXAM

A local history study

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS
1. You have one hour to complete the paper.
2. Make sure you read all the questions carefully.
3. Attempt all of the questions on this paper and answer in full sentences.
4. Write in blue or black pen only.
5. Use a ruler and pencil where asked.
6. If you require additional paper, make sure your name and set are clearly
written at the top.

TOTAL
NAME: __________________________________ MARKS
OUT OF 46
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5. Sources 1, 2 and 3 are about the Iron Age. Study them carefully and then answer the following
questions. (6 marks)

Source 1 A broch in Source 2 A gold coin from the 5th Source 3 An Iron Age
Lewis, Scotland to the 1st century BCE in Gaul chariot found buried
(covered mainland Western with a person in
Europe), found in England Yorkshire, England

a. Choose one of the sources and describe what we could learn about life in Britain during the Iron
Age. (2 marks)

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b. Which of the sources do you think would be most useful to someone studying the Iron Age in
Britain? (4 marks)

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*Continue on another sheet of paper, if necessary

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6. The landscape, societies and technology underwent major changes in the Neolithic Age. Describe
each one. (6 marks)

First change (2 marks)

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Second change (2 marks)

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Third change (2 marks)

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*Continue on another sheet of paper, if necessary

END OF EXAM