OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Philip II 1556-1598 June 2018 question paper Y208

Which of the following was a more significant cause of Philip’s attempted invasion of England in 1588?

(i) England’s return to Protestantism under Elizabeth I

(ii) England’s support for the Dutch rebels

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

* How far did Philip II strengthen the Spanish Church?

Which of the following was a more significant cause of Philip’s problems in the Netherlands in the 1570s?

(i) The policies of the Duke of Alva

(ii) The actions of William of Orange

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

* To what extent was Philip II’s foreign policy motivated by religious considerations?