OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Philip II 1556-1598 June 2019 question paper Y208

Which of the following was a more significant reason for Spain’s failure to restore authority in the Netherlands in the years 1584 to 1598?

(i) The leadership of Maurice of Nassau

(ii) Philip II’s foreign policy elsewhere in Europe

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

* ‘Philip II failed to achieve his aims in his foreign policy in the years 1556 to 1598.’ How far do

you agree?

Which of the following was a greater success for Philip II in his leadership of the Spanish Church?

(i) The campaign against heresy

(ii) Reform of the Spanish Church

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

* ‘Religious grievances were the main reason for the outbreak of the Dutch Revolt in 1572.’

How far do you agree?