OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Philip II 1556-1598 June 2023 question paper Y208

Which of the following were more important as a cause of revolt in the Netherlands?

(i) Regional issues

(ii) Financial and economic issues

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

* To what extent was Philip II’s control of his empire ‘absolute’?

Which of the following had the greatest impact upon religion in Spain in the period from 1556 to 1598?

(i) The Inquisition

(ii) The Jesuits

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

* ‘Military operations in the Mediterranean were Philip II’s main foreign policy concern from

1556 to 1598.’ How far do you agree?