History A-Level
Religious reform and learning
What Religious reform and learning means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Religious reform and learning
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Cisneros reformed the clergy, promoted learning and backed military action in North Africa, showing his wider importance beyond a caretaker role.
Topics that use Religious reform and learning
- Paper 3, Option 32: The Golden Age of Spain, 1474–1598 - 2 The accession of Charles and the revolt of the Comuneros, 1516–29 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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