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The Reformation and its impact, 1529–40: Edexcel GCSE History questions

Every Edexcel GCSE History exam question on Key topic 3 The Reformation and its impact, 1529–40, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(b)

    June 2025 · Option B3

    2 marksKey topic 3 The Reformation and its impact, 1529–40
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  2. Q4

    June 2025 · Option B3

    16 marksKey topic 3 The Reformation and its impact, 1529–40
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  3. Q1(c)(i)

    June 2024 · Option B3

    16 marksKey topic 3 The Reformation and its impact, 1529–40
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  4. Q1(b)

    June 2023 · Option B3

    12 marksKey topic 3 The Reformation and its impact, 1529–40
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  5. Q1(c)(ii)

    June 2022 · Option B3

    16 marksKey topic 3 The Reformation and its impact, 1529–40
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  6. Q1(c)(ii)

    November 2021 · Option B3

    16 marksKey topic 3 The Reformation and its impact, 1529–40
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  7. Q1(b)

    November 2020 · Option B3

    12 marksKey topic 3 The Reformation and its impact, 1529–40
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  8. Q1(a)

    June 2019 · Option B3

    4 marksKey topic 3 The Reformation and its impact, 1529–40
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  9. Q1(c)(ii)

    June 2019 · Option B3

    16 marksKey topic 3 The Reformation and its impact, 1529–40
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  10. Q4(b)

    June 2018 · Option B3

    12 marksKey topic 3 The Reformation and its impact, 1529–40
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All 10 questions on The Reformation and its impact, 1529–40, as a list
  1. June 2025, Option B3, Q1(b) (2 marks): Describe one feature of Henry VIII’s break with Rome.
  2. June 2025, Option B3, Q4 (16 marks): ‘The main consequence of the dissolution of the monasteries was the increase in the wealth of King Henry VIII.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You m
  3. June 2024, Option B3, Q1(c)(i) (16 marks): ‘The main reason for Henry VIII’s break with Rome was his desire for an annulment.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use the following in your
  4. June 2023, Option B3, Q1(b) (12 marks): Explain why the Pilgrimage of Grace (1536) was a failure. You may use the following in your answer: the Duke of Norfolk leadership You must also use information
  5. June 2022, Option B3, Q1(c)(ii) (16 marks): ‘Thomas More was the most significant opponent to the Reformation in England.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use the following in your ans
  6. November 2021, Option B3, Q1(c)(ii) (16 marks): ‘Henry VIII’s religious changes were the main cause of the Pilgrimage of Grace.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use the following in your an
  7. November 2020, Option B3, Q1(b) (12 marks): Explain why the dissolution of the monasteries took place. You may use the following in your answer:  inspection of the monasteries  the Reformation You must
  8. June 2019, Option B3, Q1(a) (4 marks): Describe two features of Elizabeth Barton’s opposition to the Reformation. Feature 1 Feature 2
  9. June 2019, Option B3, Q1(c)(ii) (16 marks): ‘The main consequence of the dissolution of the monasteries was an increase in poverty.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use the following in
  10. June 2018, Option B3, Q4(b) (12 marks): Explain why the Pilgrimage of Grace took place. You may use the following in your answer: inspection of the monasteries enclosure You must also use information

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