plumiPolitical authority: OCR A‑Level History questions
Every OCR A-Level History exam question on Political authority, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 6 questions on Political authority, as a list
- June 2025, Y208, Q2(a) (10 marks): Which of the following were the greater challenge to the government of Spain during the reign of Philip II? (i) Law and order (ii) Finances and the economy Expl
- June 2024, Y208, Q1(a) (10 marks): Which of the following was more successful in Philip II’s rule of Spain? (i) Financial policies (ii) Achieving ‘absolutism’ Explain your answer with reference t
- June 2024, Y208, Q2(b) (20 marks): ‘The revolts of the Moriscos and of Aragon never seriously threatened Philip II’s authority.’ How far do you agree?
- June 2023, Y208, Q1(b) (20 marks): To what extent was Philip II’s control of his empire ‘absolute’? OR
- June 2022, Y208, Q2(b) (20 marks): To what extent was provincialism the cause of revolt in Spain during the reign of Philip II?
- November 2021, Y208, Q2(b) (20 marks): ‘Philip II was entirely to blame for the political and economic problems he faced in his government of Spain.’ How far do you agree?
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