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Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509–29: Edexcel GCSE History questions

Every Edexcel GCSE History exam question on Key topic 1 Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509–29, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(a)

    June 2025 · Option B3

    2 marksKey topic 1 Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509–29
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  2. Q3

    June 2025 · Option B3

    16 marksKey topic 1 Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509–29
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  3. Q1(a)

    June 2024 · Option B3

    4 marksKey topic 1 Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509–29
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  4. Q1(b)

    June 2024 · Option B3

    12 marksKey topic 1 Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509–29
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  5. Q1(a)

    June 2023 · Option B3

    4 marksKey topic 1 Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509–29
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  6. Q1(c)(i)

    June 2023 · Option B3

    16 marksKey topic 1 Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509–29
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  7. Q1(a)

    June 2022 · Option B3

    4 marksKey topic 1 Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509–29
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  8. Q1(c)(i)

    June 2022 · Option B3

    16 marksKey topic 1 Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509–29
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  9. Q1(c)(i)

    November 2021 · Option B3

    16 marksKey topic 1 Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509–29
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  10. Q1(a)

    November 2020 · Option B3

    4 marksKey topic 1 Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509–29
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  11. Q1(c)(i)

    November 2020 · Option B3

    16 marksKey topic 1 Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509–29
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  12. Q1(b)

    June 2019 · Option B3

    12 marksKey topic 1 Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509–29
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  13. Q4(a)

    June 2018 · Option B3

    4 marksKey topic 1 Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509–29
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  14. Q4(c)(i)

    June 2018 · Option B3

    16 marksKey topic 1 Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509–29
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All 14 questions on Henry VIII and Wolsey, 1509–29, as a list
  1. June 2025, Option B3, Q1(a) (2 marks): Describe one feature of the Eltham Ordinances introduced by Wolsey.
  2. June 2025, Option B3, Q3 (16 marks): ‘In the years 1509–29, King Henry VIII’s main aim was to conquer France.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use the following in your answer: v
  3. June 2024, Option B3, Q1(a) (4 marks): Describe two features of Henry VIII’s aims as monarch. Feature 1 Feature 2
  4. June 2024, Option B3, Q1(b) (12 marks): Explain why Wolsey had become Henry VIII’s most important minister by 1519. You may use the following in your answer: Wolsey’s personality the Treaty of London
  5. June 2023, Option B3, Q1(a) (4 marks): Describe two features of government in England in 1509. Feature 1 Feature 2
  6. June 2023, Option B3, Q1(c)(i) (16 marks): ‘In the years 1513–29, Wolsey’s main reform in England was the Eltham Ordinances.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use the following in your
  7. June 2022, Option B3, Q1(a) (4 marks): Describe two features of the ‘Field of the Cloth of Gold’ (1520). Feature 1 Feature 2
  8. June 2022, Option B3, Q1(c)(i) (16 marks): ‘The main reason why Wolsey fell from power in 1529 was opposition from the nobility.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use the following in
  9. November 2021, Option B3, Q1(c)(i) (16 marks): ‘In the years 1509–29, Henry VIII achieved all his aims as a monarch.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use the following in your answer: war
  10. November 2020, Option B3, Q1(a) (4 marks): Describe two features of society in England in 1509. Feature 1 Feature 2
  11. November 2020, Option B3, Q1(c)(i) (16 marks): ‘Wolsey’s main foreign policy success was the Treaty of London.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use the following in your answer:  perpetua
  12. June 2019, Option B3, Q1(b) (12 marks): Explain why it was so difficult for Henry to get his marriage to Catherine of Aragon annulled. You may use the following in your answer: Pope Clement VII divorc
  13. June 2018, Option B3, Q4(a) (4 marks): Describe two features of the Eltham Ordinances. Feature 1 Feature 2
  14. June 2018, Option B3, Q4(c)(i) (16 marks): ‘The main reason for Wolsey’s rise to power was that he was a good organiser.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use the following in your answ

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