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Y207/01 The German Reformation and the rule of Charles
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The German
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Reformation
German
Reformation
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Reformation
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Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(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]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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A Y207-01
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The
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German
The German
The
Reformation
German
Reformation
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German
The German
The
Reformation
German
Reformation
Reformation
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rulethe
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Charles
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1500–1559
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Y207/01 The German Reformation and the rule of Charles
V 1500–1559
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 12 June 2025 – Morning
A Level History A
Y207/01 The German Reformation and the rule of Charles V 1500–
1559
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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The
A Y207-01
German
The German
The
Reformation
German
Reformation
Reformation
and theand
rulethe
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andrule
Charles
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Charles
V of
1500–1559
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Reformation
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Reformation
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German
The German
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Reformation
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Reformation
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Answer Question 1 or Question 2.
1
(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]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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A Y207-01
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A Y207-01
The
A Y207-01
German
The German
The
Reformation
German
Reformation
Reformation
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rulethe
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