OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Exploration, Encounters and Empire 1445-1570 June 2023 question paper Y205

Which of the following was of greater importance for Spanish exploration?

(i) Columbus

(ii) Balboa

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

* ‘The most important consequences of overseas empire on Europe were economic and

financial.’ How far do you agree?

Which of the following was of greater importance in the Portuguese and Spanish settlement of South America?

(i) Central administrative systems

(ii) Local administrative systems

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

* How important was the patronage of the monarchs of Spain and Portugal in encouraging

overseas exploration in the period from 1445 to 1570?