History A · OCR H505 · Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Philip II 1556-1598 · June 2024
Which of the following was more successful in Philip II’s rule of Spain?
(i) Financial policies
(ii) Achieving ‘absolutism’
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).
[10]
* ‘The most important aim of Philip II’s religious policies was to defeat heresy.’
How far do you agree?
[20]
Which of the following had the greater impact upon Philip II’s foreign policy?
(i) Relations with England
(ii) Relations with France
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii).
[10]
* ‘The revolts of the Moriscos and of Aragon never seriously threatened Philip II’s authority.’
How far do you agree?
[20]
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