OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Exploration, Encounters and Empire 1445-1570 June 2022 question paper Y205

Which of the following caused the greater difficulty for early explorers?

(i) Problems of navigation

(ii) Conditions at sea

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

* ‘Spanish conquests in Central and South America between 1519 and 1570 were achieved

as a result of Spanish brutality.’ How far do you agree?

Which of the following had a greater impact on Europe?

(i) Silver from the New World

(ii) Trade with overseas empires

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

* How effective were Portugal’s forts and staging and trading posts in serving her imperial

interests in Africa, India and the Far East?