OCR A Level History A Unit Group 3 Thematic study and historical interpretations: The Church and Medieval Heresy c.1100-1437 November 2020 question paper Y304

Evaluate the interpretations in both of the two passages and explain which you think is more

convincing as an explanation of the reasons for the failure of Lollardy.

Passage A Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions. Pages used: 267-8

Adapted from: A. J. Pollard, Late Medieval England 1399–1509, published in 2000.

Passage B Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions. Pages used: 99-100

Adapted from: M. Whittock, A Brief History of Life in the Middle Ages, published in 2009.

2* How far were the Cathars typical of heretical movements in the period from 1100 to 1437?

3* ‘Heresy presented an ever-increasing challenge to the medieval Church in the period from 1100 to

1437.’ How far do you agree?

4* ‘The activities of the spiritual orders were the most effective means of maintaining Church authority

in the period from 1100 to 1437.’ How far do you agree?