2025 Pearson Edexcel AS History Paper 1+ Mark Scheme 8hi0 1B

2025 Pearson Edexcel AS History
Paper 1: Breadth Study with Interpretations
Option 1B – England, 1509–1603: Authority, Nation and Religion
Official Mark Scheme (8HI0/1B)

This resource contains the official 2025 Pearson Edexcel AS History Paper 1 mark scheme for Option 1B: England, 1509–1603 – authority, nation and religion, from the Summer 2025 examination series.

The mark scheme provides full examiner-approved guidance for Sections A, B, and C, clearly explaining how marks are awarded for 20-mark essays and interpretation questions. It reflects current Pearson examiner standards and is essential for accurate marking, effective revision, and developing high-level AS History exam technique.


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✅ What’s included

Authentic 2025 Pearson Edexcel AS History Mark Scheme

Paper 1: Breadth Study with Interpretations

Option 1B: England, 1509–1603

Paper code: 8HI0/1B

Total marks: 60

Full marking guidance for:

Section A (20 marks):

Consequences of the closure of the monasteries, 1536–47

Henry VIII’s personal motives and religious change

Section B (20 marks):

Influence of principal ministers (Wolsey, Cromwell, Burghley)

Methods used by the Tudor state to control the nation

Section C (20 marks – interpretations):

Historians’ views on whether Elizabeth I struggled to manage her court, 1588–1603

Includes:

Full generic level descriptors (AO1 & AO3)

Detailed indicative content for every question

Clear guidance on judgement, evaluation, and interpretation

Examiner advice on best-fit level marking

Official Pearson general marking guidance

👑 Topics assessed

Tudor authority and governance

The English Reformation and religious change

Henry VIII, Thomas Wolsey, Thomas Cromwell

Elizabethan government and court politics

Role of Parliament and the Privy Council

Patronage, faction, and power at court

Historiographical debate and source interpretation

This mark scheme clearly shows what examiners reward at each level, making it ideal for teachers, tutors, homeschoolers, and independent AS-level students.

🎯 Why this mark scheme is essential

✔️ Official Pearson Edexcel examiner mark scheme

✔️ Crucial for accurate marking of 20-mark essays

✔️ Supports mastery of AO1 knowledge and AO3 interpretations

✔️ Ideal for mock exams, revision, and examiner-style practice

✔️ Helps students achieve top AS History grades

✔️ Suitable for classroom, tutoring, and self-study use

This resource is especially valuable for students studying AS History Option 1B – England, 1509–1603 who want to understand examiner expectations and improve evaluative writing skills.