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(a) Which of the following contributed more to the spread of Lutheranism in the period from 1530 to 1555?
(i) Lutheran church leaders
(ii) German princes
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The Ottomans were more successful than Charles V in the Balkans and Mediterranean in the period
from 1520 to 1559.’
How far do you agree? [20]
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(a) Which of the following was the greater success for the Habsburgs in their wars with France?
(i) The Treaty of Cambrai (1529)
(ii) The Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis (1559)
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b) * ‘German princes and cities were the most important factors in the development of the German
Reformation 1517–1529.’
How far do you agree? [20]
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A Level History A
Y207/01 The German Reformation and the rule of Charles V 1500–
1559
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You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
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• The total mark for this paper is 30.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
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• This document has 4 pages.
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(a) Which of the following contributed more to the spread of Lutheranism in the period from 1530 to 1555?
(i) Lutheran church leaders
(ii) German princes
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The Ottomans were more successful than Charles V in the Balkans and Mediterranean in the period
from 1520 to 1559.’
How far do you agree? [20]
2
(a) Which of the following was the greater success for the Habsburgs in their wars with France?
(i) The Treaty of Cambrai (1529)
(ii) The Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis (1559)
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b) * ‘German princes and cities were the most important factors in the development of the German
Reformation 1517–1529.’
How far do you agree? [20]
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