1HI0/11 - PAPER 1 - Thematic study and historic environment - Option 11 Medicine in Britain, c1250–present and the British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: injuries, treatment and the trenches

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GCSE (9–1) Pearson Edexcel question paper focused on historic environment and thematic study for Option 11: medicine in Britain from c1250 to the present and the British sector of the Western Front (1914–18), especially injuries, treatment, and trench conditions. The paper instructs candidates on exam completion, timing, mark allocation, and answering specific questions across two sections. Questions require describing problems in transporting wounded soldiers and evaluating how sources support enquiries into new injury-management techniques on the Western Front, using source evidence and historical context.

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Reading Time50 min

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Section A: The British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18

Question 1: transporting wounded soldiers

Question 2: sources A and B on new techniques

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Thursday 18 May 2023 Morning (Time: 1 hour 15 minutes) Paperreference

1HI0/11 PAPER 1: Thematic study and historic environment
Option 11: Medicine in Britain, c1250–present andThe Britishsector of the Western Front, 1914–18: injuries, treatment andthe trenches | | | --- | --- | | You must have:
Sources Booklet (enclosed) | Total Marks | # Instructions • Use blackink or ball-point pen. , • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your namecentre number and candidate number. • There are two sections in this question paper. Answer Questions 1 and 2from Section A. From Section B, answer Questions 3 and 4 and then EITHERQuestion 5 OR Question 6. • Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there maybe more space than you need. Information . • The total mark for this paper is 52 • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. • The marks available for spelling, punctuation, grammar and use of specialistterminology are clearly indicated. Advice . • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it . • Check your answers if you have time at the end P72411RA ©2023 Pearson Education Ltd.N:1/1/1/1/1/1/ *P72411RA0116* Turn over | SECTION A
The British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: injuries, treatment andthe trenchesAnswer Questions 1 and 2.
1 Describe two features of the problems involved in transporting wounded soldiersaway from the battleground.
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FAQs

What is the total mark and the paper structure for this exam?

The total mark for the paper is 52. The paper has two sections: Section A requires answering Questions 1 and 2, while Section B includes Questions 3 and 4 and then either Question 5 or Question 6.

Which option and topics does PAPER 1 cover?

PAPER 1 is thematic study and historic environment for Option 11: Medicine in Britain, c1250–present, and the British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18, focusing on injuries, treatment, and the trenches.

What skills does Question 2 test?

Question 2(a) asks how useful Sources A and B are for an enquiry into new techniques used on the Western Front to deal with injuries, requiring explanation using the sources and historical knowledge of the context.

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