Edexcel A Level History Paper 3 option: The Golden Age of Spain, 1474-1598 June 2025 question paper 9HI0/32

Study the source in the Source Booklet before you answer this question.

Assess the value of the source for revealing the attitude of the Spanish authorities to the Muslim community in Spain and the reasons for the outbreak of the Great Rebellion in Granada in 1568.

Explain your answer, using the source, the information given about its origin and your own knowledge about the historical context.

2 ‘Charles I’s improved relationship with the Cortes of Castile was the primary reason that he was able to govern more effectively after the revolt of the Comuneros.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

3 ‘The crisis in Aragon, in the years 1590–93, was primarily the result of hostility to Castile.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

4 ‘The struggle with the Turks was the greatest challenge to Spanish power in the years 1474–1598.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

5 ‘The development of the role of the infantry was the most significant factor in the growing power of the Spanish army in the years 1474–1598.’

How far do you agree with this statement?