OCR A Level History A Unit Group 2 Non-British period study: Philip II 1556-1598 November 2021 question paper Y208

Which of the following was a more significant religious problem for Philip II at the beginning of his reign?

(i) The problem of heretics

(ii) The condition of the Spanish Church

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

* ‘William of Orange was more important than Maurice of Nassau as a leader of the Dutch

Revolt.’ How far do you agree?

Which of the following aspects of Spanish rule was a more significant grievance of the Dutch provinces in the years from 1556 to 1572?

(i) Religious policies

(ii) Political issues

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

* ‘Philip II was entirely to blame for the political and economic problems he faced in his

government of Spain.’ How far do you agree?