OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: The German Reformation and the rule of Charles V 1500-1559 June 2018 question paper Y207

Which of the following played a more significant role in the survival of Lutheranism in the years 1530–1546?

(i) The formation of the Schmalkaldic League in 1531

(ii) Developments in Charles V’s foreign policy outside the Holy Roman Empire

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* To what extent were Charles V’s actions against the Ottomans motivated by the desire to

defend the Holy Roman Empire?

Which of the following was a more significant reason for conflict with France during the reigns of Charles V and Francis I?

(i) Dynastic considerations

(ii) Considerations of personal reputation and status

Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).

* ‘The printing press was the main reason for the rapid spread of Luther’s ideas in Germany in

the years 1517–1529.’ How far do you agree?