Edexcel GCSE History Paper 21 June 2018 question paper 1HI0/21

Explain two consequences of the Spanish settlement in the Caribbean in the years 1496–1512.

Consequence 1:

Consequence 2:

Write a narrative account analysing the key events of the Spanish conquest of Cuba.

Explain two of the following:

• The importance of Queen Isabella’s sponsorship of Columbus for Spanish exploration.

• The importance of Montezuma’s actions for the Spanish conquest of Mexico.

• The importance of the siege of Cuzco (1536–37) for the Spanish conquest of Peru.

Describe two features of the Eltham Ordinances.

Feature 1

Feature 2

‘The main reason for Wolsey’s rise to power was that he was a good organiser.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

‘The reform of the Privy Council was the most important change to government made by Cromwell.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.

Describe two features of Elizabeth’s religious settlement (1559).

Feature 1

Feature 2

‘There was little change in attitudes towards the poor in the years 1558-88.’

How far do you agree? Explain your answer.