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GCSE History

AQA 8145 · Period studies + Wider world + Thematic + British depth

20-question mock30 min~65% (Grade 4) pass markUnited Kingdom

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01
Confirm modules
AQA 8145 picks one option from each of FOUR categories: (1) Period study (e.g. Germany 1890–1945), (2) Wider world depth study (e.g. Conflict and tension 1894–1918), (3) Thematic study (e.g. Health & the People), (4) British depth study + historic environment (e.g. Elizabethan England + site).
02
Master factual content
GCSE History demands precise dates, names, causes, consequences. Make condensed timelines and mind maps per topic.
03
Practice source skills
Source-based questions (utility, comparison, interpretation) appear in every paper. Use the OPCV framework — Origin, Purpose, Content, Validity in context.
04
Two 2-hour papers
Paper 1 covers Period + Wider World study. Paper 2 covers Thematic + British depth + historic environment.
05
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AQA publishes detailed examiner reports — they say exactly what gets marks vs what loses them.
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What this exam covers

5 topics · drawn across your practice and mock
01Conflict and tension 1894–1918
20%4 questions
02Germany 1890–1945: Democracy & dictatorship
20%4 questions
03Health & the People (c1000–present)
20%4 questions
04Elizabethan England 1568–1603
20%4 questions
05Source analysis & evaluation
20%4 questions
Your study path
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Drill one topic at a time. After each session you'll see where you went wrong and can retake until you've got it.
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Frequently asked questions

Is the GCSE History practice test free?

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How many questions are in the GCSE History quiz?

Each GCSE History attempt draws 20 questions and runs for about 105 minutes under realistic timed conditions.

Can I retake the GCSE History test, and are the questions randomised?

Yes. Every attempt pulls a fresh, randomised set of questions, so you can't memorise your way through — you retake it until you genuinely know the material.

What score do I need to pass the GCSE History?

The pass mark used in this simulation is ~65% (Grade 4). AceMark scores every attempt instantly and shows which topics to review.