2025 OCR A Level
2025History
OCR A A Level
Y208-01
2025History
OCR
Philip
A
A Level
IIY208-01
1556–1598
History
Philip
A IIY208-01
Verified
1556–1598
Question
Philip IIVerified
1556–1598
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with Marking
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2025 OCR A Level History A
Y208/01 Philip II 1556–1598
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 12 June 2025 – Morning
A Level History A
Y208/01 Philip II 1556–1598
Time allowed: 1 hour
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Choose one question and answer all the parts of that question.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 30.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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2025History
OCR A A Level
Y208-01
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OCR
Philip
A
A Level
IIY208-01
1556–1598
History
Philip
A IIY208-01
Verified
1556–1598
Question
Philip IIVerified
1556–1598
paperQuestion
with Marking
Verified
paperScheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
paper
Scheme
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,2025 OCR A Level
2025History
OCR A A Level
Y208-01
2025History
OCR
Philip
A
A Level
IIY208-01
1556–1598
History
Philip
A IIY208-01
Verified
1556–1598
Question
Philip IIVerified
1556–1598
paperQuestion
with Marking
Verified
paperScheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
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2025History
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OCR
Philip
A
A Level
IIY208-01
1556–1598
History
Philip
A IIY208-01
Verified
1556–1598
Question
Philip IIVerified
1556–1598
paperQuestion
with Marking
Verified
paperScheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
paper
Scheme
with Marking
Attached.pdf
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, 2025 OCR A Level
2025History
OCR A A Level
Y208-01
2025History
OCR
Philip
A
A Level
IIY208-01
1556–1598
History
Philip
A IIY208-01
Verified
1556–1598
Question
Philip IIVerified
1556–1598
paperQuestion
with Marking
Verified
paperScheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
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with Marking
Attached.pdf
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3
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following was the greater problem for Philip II?
(i) Relations with the Papacy
(ii) Moriscos
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The military ability of leaders was the most important factor in determining the outcomes of revolt
in the Netherlands during the reign of Philip II.’
How far do you agree? [20]
2
(a) 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
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The victory at Lepanto (1571) was Philip II’s greatest foreign policy achievement.’
How far do you agree? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y208/01 Jun25
2025 OCR A Level
2025History
OCR A A Level
Y208-01
2025History
OCR
Philip
A
A Level
IIY208-01
1556–1598
History
Philip
A IIY208-01
Verified
1556–1598
Question
Philip IIVerified
1556–1598
paperQuestion
with Marking
Verified
paperScheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
paper
Scheme
with Marking
Attached.pdf
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2025History
OCR A A Level
Y208-01
2025History
OCR
Philip
A
A Level
IIY208-01
1556–1598
History
Philip
A IIY208-01
Verified
1556–1598
Question
Philip IIVerified
1556–1598
paperQuestion
with Marking
Verified
paperScheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
paper
Scheme
with Marking
Attached.pdf
Scheme Attached.pdf
2025 OCR A Level History A
Y208/01 Philip II 1556–1598
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 12 June 2025 – Morning
A Level History A
Y208/01 Philip II 1556–1598
Time allowed: 1 hour
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Choose one question and answer all the parts of that question.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 30.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [L/506/4271] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (CE) 357731 Turn over
2025 OCR A Level
2025History
OCR A A Level
Y208-01
2025History
OCR
Philip
A
A Level
IIY208-01
1556–1598
History
Philip
A IIY208-01
Verified
1556–1598
Question
Philip IIVerified
1556–1598
paperQuestion
with Marking
Verified
paperScheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
paper
Scheme
with Marking
Attached.pdf
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,2025 OCR A Level
2025History
OCR A A Level
Y208-01
2025History
OCR
Philip
A
A Level
IIY208-01
1556–1598
History
Philip
A IIY208-01
Verified
1556–1598
Question
Philip IIVerified
1556–1598
paperQuestion
with Marking
Verified
paperScheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
paper
Scheme
with Marking
Attached.pdf
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2025 OCR A Level
2025History
OCR A A Level
Y208-01
2025History
OCR
Philip
A
A Level
IIY208-01
1556–1598
History
Philip
A IIY208-01
Verified
1556–1598
Question
Philip IIVerified
1556–1598
paperQuestion
with Marking
Verified
paperScheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
paper
Scheme
with Marking
Attached.pdf
Scheme Attached.pdf
, 2025 OCR A Level
2025History
OCR A A Level
Y208-01
2025History
OCR
Philip
A
A Level
IIY208-01
1556–1598
History
Philip
A IIY208-01
Verified
1556–1598
Question
Philip IIVerified
1556–1598
paperQuestion
with Marking
Verified
paperScheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
paper
Scheme
with Marking
Attached.pdf
Scheme Attached.pdf
3
Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(a) Which of the following was the greater problem for Philip II?
(i) Relations with the Papacy
(ii) Moriscos
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The military ability of leaders was the most important factor in determining the outcomes of revolt
in the Netherlands during the reign of Philip II.’
How far do you agree? [20]
2
(a) 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
Explain your answer with reference to both (i) and (ii). [10]
(b)* ‘The victory at Lepanto (1571) was Philip II’s greatest foreign policy achievement.’
How far do you agree? [20]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 Y208/01 Jun25
2025 OCR A Level
2025History
OCR A A Level
Y208-01
2025History
OCR
Philip
A
A Level
IIY208-01
1556–1598
History
Philip
A IIY208-01
Verified
1556–1598
Question
Philip IIVerified
1556–1598
paperQuestion
with Marking
Verified
paperScheme
Question
with Marking
Attached.pdf
paper
Scheme
with Marking
Attached.pdf
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