History - KS4 Revision Hub

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Paper 1. Germany 1890-1945: Democracy and Dictatorship

• 1 Germany and the growth of Democracy 2 download_for_offline
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• 2 Germany and the Depression 2 download_for_offline
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• 3 The experiences of Germans under the Nazis 2 download_for_offline
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• Germany Flash Card 1 download_for_offline
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• Germany Flash Card 2 download_for_offline
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• Germany Flash Card 3 download_for_offline
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• Germany knowledge organiser download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineGermany knowledge organiser

 

Paper 1. Conflict and Tension in Asia, 1950-1975

• 1 Conflict in Korea 2 download_for_offline
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• 2 Escalation of conflict in Vietnam 2 download_for_offline
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• 3 The ending of conflict in Vietnam 2 download_for_offline
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• Conflict and Tension in Asia - Korea download_for_offline
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• Conflict and Tension in Asia - Vietnam 1 download_for_offline
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• Conflict and Tension in Asia - Vietnam 2 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineConflict and Tension in Asia - Vietnam 2

 

Paper 2. Britain: Health and the People, c.1000-Present

• 1 Medieval medicine 2 download_for_offline
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• 2 The beginnings of change 2 download_for_offline
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• 3 A revolution in medicine 2 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline3 A revolution in medicine 2
• 4 Modern medicine 2 download_for_offline
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• Medicine Flash Card 1 download_for_offline
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• Medicine Flash Card 2 download_for_offline
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• Medicine Flash Card 3 download_for_offline
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• Medicine Flash Card 4 download_for_offline
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• Medicine knowledge organiser download_for_offline
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• significance of individuals cards download_for_offline
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Paper2. Elizabethan England, c.1568-1603

• 1 Elizabeths court and Parliament 2 download_for_offline
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• 2 Troubles at home and abroad 2 download_for_offline
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• 3 Life in Elizabethan times 2 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline3 Life in Elizabethan times 2
• Elizabeth Flash Card 1 download_for_offline
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• Elizabeth Flash Card 2 download_for_offline
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• Elizabeth Flash Card 3 download_for_offline
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• Elizabeth I knowledge organiser download_for_offline
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Useful Websites

Paper 1. Understanding the Modern World

Section A. German, 1890-1945: Democracy and Dictatorship

Save My Exams

• Detailed revision notes, exam-style questions, and topic-by-topic breakdowns.
• Covers Kaiser Wilhelm II, WWI, Weimar Republic, Hitler’s rise, Nazi Germany, and resistance.

Save My Exams – Germany 1890–1945GCSE History 8145 | Assessment Resources | AQA

School History

• Full teaching modules, PowerPoints, quizzes, and assessments.
• Excellent for structured revision and understanding exam technique.

School History – Germany 1890–1945

GCSE History Revision Notes

Section B. Conflict and Tension in Asia, 1950-1975

Save My Exams

• Covers Korean War, Vietnam War, US involvement, Nixon’s policies, and opposition to war.
• Includes source-based questions and model answers.

Save My Exams – Conflict in Asia

Free AQA History GCSE Revision

School History

• In-depth modules with Cold War context, key events, and thematic analysis.
• Great for understanding causes, consequences, and historiography.

School History – Asia 1950–1975

AQA History (8145) New Specification (9-1): GCSE Assessment Tools | Teaching Resources

 

Paper 2. Shaping the Nation

Section A. Britain: Health and the People, c.1000-Present

Save My Exams

• Covers all eras: Medieval, Renaissance, 19th century, and modern medicine.
• Includes key individuals, public health reforms, and thematic questions.

Save My Exams – Health and the People

Aqa GCSE History 8145 – Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries – Stuvia UK

 

Section B. Elizabethan England, c.1568-1603

Save My Exams

• Covers Elizabeth’s court, religion, Mary Queen of Scots, Spanish Armada, and the historic environment.
• Includes exam skills and model answers.

Save My Exams – Elizabethan England

Free GCSE History AQA Revision Content — Study Rocket

School History

• Full teaching packs with PowerPoints, assessments, and historic environment resources.
• Great for deep dives into political, religious, and social issues.

School History – Elizabethan England

 

Interactive Revision Tools

Seneca Learning

• Features: Interactive quizzes, animations, and spaced repetition.
• Topics Covered: All AQA GCSE History topics including Germany, Vietnam, Health and the People, and Elizabethan England.
• Why it’s great: Tracks progress and adapts to your learning pace.

 

Quizlet

• Features: Flashcards, matching games, and timed challenges.
• Topics Covered: User-generated sets for every AQA History topic.
• Why it’s great: You can create your own sets or use ones made by teachers and students.

 

BBC Bitesize

Features: Interactive summaries, quizzes, and videos.

Topics Covered: Germany 1890–1945, Conflict in Asia, Health and the People, Elizabethan England.

Why it’s great: Trusted source with clear explanations and exam tips.

 

Kahoot!

• Features: Game-based quizzes you can play solo or with friends.
• Topics Covered: Many teachers have created public Kahoots for AQA History topics.
• Why it’s great: Fun and competitive way to test your knowledge.

 

Revisely

• Features: AI-powered flashcards, revision guides, and interactive assessments.
• Topics Covered: All major AQA History topics.
• Why it’s great: Combines content with exam technique and feedback.