Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) History Paper 3 - Modern depth study Option 32: Mao’s China c1945–76 - Exam

Sep 5, 2026

GCSE (9–1) History Paper 3 focuses on a modern depth study with the option “Mao’s China c1945–76.” The paper requires completing a Source A table about a 1958 Chinese government poster of a people’s commune, including two inferences supported by details from the source. It also asks for an explanation of why the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) consolidated power in 1951–52, using specified topics and additional knowledge.

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Reading Time50 min

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SECTION A

Question 1

Question 2

Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information | Candidate surname | Other names | | --- | --- | Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) Centre Number Candidate Number | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | Tuesday 11 June 2019 | Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 20 minutes) | Paper Reference 1HI0/32 | | --- | --- | | History
Paper 3: Modern depth study
Option 32: Mao’s China c1945–76 | | You must have: Sources/Interpretations Booklet (enclosed) Total Marks Instructions • Use black ink or ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and candidate number. • Answer all questions in Sections A and B • Answer the questions in the spaces provided . – there may be 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 specialist terminology are clearly indicated. Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it • Try to answer every question . • Check your answers if you have time at the end . . Turn over P57413A ©2019 Pearson Education Ltd. 1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1 *P57413A0116* SECTION A Answer both questions. Study Source A below and then answer Question 1. Source A: A Chinese government poster of a people’s commune. It was created in 1958. 2 *P57413A0216* 1 Give two things you can infer from Source A about people’s communes. Complete the table below to explain your answer. (i) What I can infer: ............................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................ Details in the source that tell me this: ............................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................ (ii) What I can infer: ............................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................ Details in the source that tell me this: ............................

FAQs

What is Source A and what is it used for in this paper?

Source A is a Chinese government poster of a people’s commune, created in 1958. Students must study it and use it to make two inferences for Question 1, supported by details from the source.

What does Question 1 require students to do?

Question 1 asks students to give two things they can infer from Source A about people’s communes, completing a table with the inference and the specific details that justify it.

What is the main focus of Question 2?

Question 2 explains why the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was able to consolidate its hold on power in the years 1951–52, using given prompts and additional own knowledge.

Sep 5, 2026

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