Luther’s early challenge to the Catholic Church, 1517–21: Edexcel A‑Level History questions
Every Edexcel A-Level History exam question on Luther’s early challenge to the Catholic Church, 1517–21, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
All 7 questions on Luther’s early challenge to the Catholic Church, 1517–21, as a list
June 2025, Paper 2B.1, Q1 (20 marks): Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 1 How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate
June 2024, Paper 2B.1, Q3 (20 marks): ‘The printing press was of only minor importance in the development of Luther’s challenge to the Catholic Church in the years 1517–20.’ How far do you agree wit
June 2022, Paper 2B.1, Q4 (20 marks): ‘In the years 1517–46, Luther’s three pamphlets of 1520 were more important in the development of Lutheranism than any of his other writings and publications.’
October 2020, Paper 2B.1, Q1 (20 marks): Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 1 How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate
June 2019, Paper 2B.1, Q3 (20 marks): How significant was Luther’s debate with Eck (1519) in the development of his challenge to the Catholic Church in the years 1517-20?
June 2018, Paper 2B.1, Q1 (20 marks): Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 1 How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate
June 2017, Paper 2B.1, Q3 (20 marks): ‘Luther’s criticism of the sale of indulgences in 1517 was primarily responsible for the German Reformation.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
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