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History A · OCR H505 · Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Philip II 1556-1598 · June 2025

OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Philip II 1556-1598 June 2025 question paper Y208

1h 30 marks

OCR H505 · Unit Y208

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Question 1

(a)

Which of the following was the greater problem for Philip II?

(i) Relations with the Papacy

(ii) Moriscos

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

[10]

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(b)

* ‘The military ability of leaders was the most important factor in determining the outcomes of revolt in the Netherlands during the reign of Philip II.’

How far do you agree?

[20]

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Question 2

(a)

Which of the following were the greater challenge to the government of Spain during the reign of Philip II?

(i) Law and order

(ii) Finances and the economy

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

[10]

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(b)

* ‘The victory at Lepanto (1571) was Philip II’s greatest foreign policy achievement.’

How far do you agree?

[20]

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