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This page hosts StudyVector’s independent 2026 A-Level History predicted-practice paper modelled on 7042/1C,80 marks over 150 minutes. Predicted focus topics: Tudor interpretations, Henry VII and Henry VIII, Mid-Tudor crisis, Elizabeth I, breadth judgement. It is not an official paper, not a leaked paper and not a guarantee — students should still revise the full specification and verify against official past papers from AQA.
- Qualification
- A-Level History
- Exam board model
- AQA
- Paper code
- 7042/1C
- Total marks
- 80 marks
- Time allowed
- 150 minutes
- Last reviewed
- 16 May 2026
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Predicted paper
AQA A-Level History 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Component 1C
A-Level History · AQA-style · 150 minutes · 80 marks
Modelled component: 7042/1C
7042/1C model: 80 marks, 150 minutes. This StudyVector route models Component 1C The Tudors; other AQA History options need their own exact route.
Prediction type: predicted_paper · Evidence mode: historical · Full-length original StudyVector predicted-practice paper modelled on public exam-board structure. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed.
Evidence basis: public exam-board specification structure, historical topic weighting patterns, StudyVector practice-quality review.
AI-generated practice paper. Not an official AQA-style paper, not leaked exam content, and not an exam-board endorsement.
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0–100 model (higher = more demanding)
- Tudor interpretations
- Henry VII and Henry VIII
- Mid-Tudor crisis
- Elizabeth I
- breadth judgement
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0/3 questions attempted · score 0/80 (0%)
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. You must write down all the stages in your working.
Section A
Compulsory interpretations question. Answer Question 01 from Section A and two questions from Section B.
Question SECTION-A1 (30 marks)
A-Level History Historical interpretations question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
(Total for Question SECTION-A1 is 30 marks)
Section B
Breadth essays - answer two from three questions. Answer Question 01 from Section A and two questions from Section B.
Question SECTION-B1 (25 marks)
A-Level History Consolidation of the Tudor Dynasty, 1485-1547 question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
(Total for Question SECTION-B1 is 25 marks)
Question SECTION-B2 (25 marks)
A-Level History Turmoil and triumph, 1547-1603 question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
(Total for Question SECTION-B2 is 25 marks)
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