OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Philip II 1556-1598 June 2022 question paper Y208

Which of the following had the greater impact upon the religious condition of Spain in the period from 1556 to 1598?

(i) Philip II’s personal religion

(ii) Philip II’s relations with the Papacy

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

* To what extent was the economic and strategic position of the northern provinces

responsible for Philip II’s failure to crush the revolt in the Netherlands?

Which of the following was the more effective military commander in the Netherlands?

(i) The Duke of Parma

(ii) Maurice of Nassau

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

* To what extent was provincialism the cause of revolt in Spain during the reign of Philip II?