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    1. 1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204 – consequence in this period through the following key questions:

      Which of the following was a persistent demographic problem that faced the Crusader states in Outremer?

      Practise 1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204 – consequence in this period through the following key questions:
    2. 1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204 – The foundation of new states and the Second Crusade, c1099–1149

      How did the military orders, particularly the Templars, develop a significant economic role in both Outremer and Europe?

      Practise 1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204 – The foundation of new states and the Second Crusade, c1099–1149
    3. 1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204 – The Muslim Counter-Crusade and Crusader states, 1149–1187 (A-level only)

      How did Saladin primarily consolidate his political and military power in the Near East prior to his decisive campaign against the Crusader states in 1187?

      Practise 1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204 – The Muslim Counter-Crusade and Crusader states, 1149–1187 (A-level only)
    4. 1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204 – The origins of conflict and the First Crusade, c1071–c1099

      What was the most significant immediate impact of the successful capture of Jerusalem by the First Crusade in 1099 on the Latin West?

      Practise 1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204 – The origins of conflict and the First Crusade, c1071–c1099
    5. 1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204 – The Third and Fourth Crusades, 1187–1204 (A-level only)

      During the siege of Acre in 1191, which significant internal rivalry severely undermined the unity of the Crusader leadership?

      Practise 1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204 – The Third and Fourth Crusades, 1187–1204 (A-level only)
    6. 1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 (A-level only) – consequence in this period through the following key questions:

      Which of the following developments most directly provided the financial resources that underpinned Spain's emergence as a 'Great Power' during the sixteenth century?

      Practise 1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 (A-level only) – consequence in this period through the following key questions:
    7. 1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 (A-level only) – Spain: The 'Great Power', 1556–1598 (A-level only)

      How did the Spanish Crown primarily regulate and protect its trade with the New World during the late sixteenth century?

      Practise 1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 (A-level only) – Spain: The 'Great Power', 1556–1598 (A-level only)
    8. 1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 (A-level only) – The 'Golden Age', 1556–1598 (A-level only)

      Which of the following best describes the primary architectural and cultural significance of El Escorial, commissioned by Philip II?

      Practise 1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 (A-level only) – The 'Golden Age', 1556–1598 (A-level only)
    9. 1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 (A-level only) – The drive to 'Great Power' status, 1516–1556

      Which of the following best explains why Charles V's victory at Tunis in 1535 failed to permanently secure the Mediterranean against the Ottoman threat?

      Practise 1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 (A-level only) – The drive to 'Great Power' status, 1516–1556
    10. 1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 (A-level only) – The forging of a new state, 1469–1516

      How did royal policy towards the Muslim population of Granada change between the conquest in 1492 and the early 16th century?

      Practise 1B Spain in the Age of Discovery, 1469–1598 (A-level only) – The forging of a new state, 1469–1516
    11. 1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 – consequence in this period through the following key questions:

      Which of the following best describes the primary focus of Christian Humanism in England during the early sixteenth century?

      Practise 1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 – consequence in this period through the following key questions:
    12. 1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 – Henry VII, 1485–1509

      Which of the following formed the most significant component of England's economic prosperity during the reign of Henry VII?

      Practise 1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 – Henry VII, 1485–1509
    13. 1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 – Henry VIII, 1509–1547

      Which of Henry VIII's chief ministers was primarily responsible for drafting the legislation that established the Royal Supremacy in the 1530s?

      Practise 1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 – Henry VIII, 1509–1547
    14. 1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 – Instability and consolidation: 'the Mid-Tudor Crisis', 1547–1563 (A-level only)

      How did Mary I's marriage to Philip of Spain in 1554 directly impact the issue of royal succession in England?

      Practise 1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 – Instability and consolidation: 'the Mid-Tudor Crisis', 1547–1563 (A-level only)
    15. 1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 – The triumph of Elizabeth, 1563–1603 (A-level only)

      Which combination of factors best explains why the Northern Rebellion of 1569 posed a significant regional problem for Elizabeth I?

      Practise 1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 – The triumph of Elizabeth, 1563–1603 (A-level only)
    16. 1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 – consequence in this period through the following key questions:

      Which ideological concept was most central to James I's and Charles I's justification of their royal authority?

      Practise 1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 – consequence in this period through the following key questions:
    17. 1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 – From Republic to restored and limited monarchy, 1649–1678 (A-level only)

      Which of the following was a primary cause for the emergence of the 'Country' party in Parliament during the 1670s?

      Practise 1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 – From Republic to restored and limited monarchy, 1649–1678 (A-level only)
    18. 1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 – Monarchs and Parliaments, 1603–1629

      How did the Crown attempt to strengthen royal finance following the legal precedent set by Bate's Case in 1606?

      Practise 1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 – Monarchs and Parliaments, 1603–1629
    19. 1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 – Revolution, 1629–1649

      What was a primary political demand of the Leveller movement during the late 1640s?

      Practise 1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 – Revolution, 1629–1649
    20. 1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 – The establishment of constitutional monarchy, 1678–1702 (A-level only)

      Which specific provision of the Act of Settlement (1701) demonstrated Parliament's determination to prevent future monarchs from abusing their power to protect favoured ministers?

      Practise 1D Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 – The establishment of constitutional monarchy, 1678–1702 (A-level only)
    21. 1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 (A-level only) – Catherine the Great and Russia, 1762–1796

      What was the primary significance of the Treaty of Kuchuk-Kainarji (1774) for Russian foreign policy under Catherine the Great?

      Practise 1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 (A-level only) – Catherine the Great and Russia, 1762–1796
    22. 1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 (A-level only) – consequence in this period through the following key questions:

      How did Catherine the Great primarily attempt to maintain central authority in the provinces following the shock of the Pugachev Rebellion (1773–1775)?

      Practise 1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 (A-level only) – consequence in this period through the following key questions:
    23. 1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 (A-level only) – Establishing authority, 1682–1707

      What was the primary strategic objective of Peter the Great's Azov campaigns against the Ottoman Empire in 1695 and 1696?

      Practise 1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 (A-level only) – Establishing authority, 1682–1707
    24. 1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 (A-level only) – Increasing the glory of Russia, 1707–1725

      Which major financial reform did Peter the Great introduce in 1724 to significantly increase state revenue and fund his military campaigns?

      Practise 1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 (A-level only) – Increasing the glory of Russia, 1707–1725
    25. 1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 (A-level only) – The epoch of palace coups, 1725–1762

      During the Russo-Turkish War of 1735–1739, what was the primary outcome for Russia regarding its strategic aims in the south?

      Practise 1E Russia in the Age of Absolutism and Enlightenment, 1682–1796 (A-level only) – The epoch of palace coups, 1725–1762
    26. 1F Industrialisation and the people: Britain, c1783–1885 – Economy, society and politics, 1846–1885 (A-level only)

      By 1885, how had Britain's industrial position changed relative to its main international competitors?

      Practise 1F Industrialisation and the people: Britain, c1783–1885 – Economy, society and politics, 1846–1885 (A-level only)
    27. 1F Industrialisation and the people: Britain, c1783–1885 – Government and a changing society, 1812–1832

      Which of the following best explains why Lord Liverpool's government agreed to repeal the Combination Acts in 1824?

      Practise 1F Industrialisation and the people: Britain, c1783–1885 – Government and a changing society, 1812–1832
    28. 1F Industrialisation and the people: Britain, c1783–1885 – Political change and social reform, 1832-1846 (A-level only)

      Why did many manufacturers and urban workers campaign for the repeal of the Corn Laws in the early 1840s?

      Practise 1F Industrialisation and the people: Britain, c1783–1885 – Political change and social reform, 1832-1846 (A-level only)
    29. 1F Industrialisation and the people: Britain, c1783–1885 – Pressure for change, c1783–1812

      Which policy, implemented by the British government from 1807 to counter Napoleon's Continental System, caused severe economic disruption and unemployment in British manufacturing districts?

      Practise 1F Industrialisation and the people: Britain, c1783–1885 – Pressure for change, c1783–1812
    30. 1F Industrialisation and the people: Britain, c1783–1885 – through the following key questions:

      How did the repeal of the Corn Laws in 1846 reflect changing economic priorities in Britain?

      Practise 1F Industrialisation and the people: Britain, c1783–1885 – through the following key questions:
    31. 1G Challenge and transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 – Challenges to the status quo, c1886–1914

      How did the issue of Irish Home Rule significantly contribute to Conservative political dominance in the period leading up to 1905?

      Practise 1G Challenge and transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 – Challenges to the status quo, c1886–1914
    32. 1G Challenge and transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 – consequence in this period through the following key questions:

      How did the rise of affluence and consumerism in the 1950s and early 1960s affect traditional working-class communities in Britain?

      Practise 1G Challenge and transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 – consequence in this period through the following key questions:
    33. 1G Challenge and transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 – Reform and challenge, c1851–c1886

      What was the primary political purpose of the 'Kilmainham Treaty' agreed between William Gladstone and Charles Stewart Parnell in 1882?

      Practise 1G Challenge and transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 – Reform and challenge, c1851–c1886
    34. 1G Challenge and transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 – The Great War and its impact, 1914–1939 (A-level only)

      How did the British economy undergo 'economic realignment' during the 1930s?

      Practise 1G Challenge and transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 – The Great War and its impact, 1914–1939 (A-level only)
    35. 1G Challenge and transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 – Transformation and change, 1939–1964 (A-level only)

      During the 1950s, what was the primary cause of the internal divisions within the Labour Party?

      Practise 1G Challenge and transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 – Transformation and change, 1939–1964 (A-level only)
    36. 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 – consequence in this period through the following key questions:

      Which of the following was a primary method used by Sergei Witte to stimulate Russian industrial development in the 1890s?

      Practise 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 – consequence in this period through the following key questions:
    37. 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 – The collapse of autocracy, 1894–1917

      Which Russian Minister of Finance was primarily responsible for driving rapid industrial growth in the 1890s and early 1900s through state capitalism and foreign investment?

      Practise 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 – The collapse of autocracy, 1894–1917
    38. 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 – The emergence of Communist dictatorship, 1917–1941 (A-level only)

      How did the Stalinist economy utilise the Stakhanovite movement during the Five Year Plans?

      Practise 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 – The emergence of Communist dictatorship, 1917–1941 (A-level only)
    39. 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 – The Stalinist dictatorship and reaction, 1941–1964 (A-level only)

      How did Khrushchev attempt to reform the organisation of Soviet industry in 1957 to overcome the inefficiencies of Stalin's highly centralised system?

      Practise 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 – The Stalinist dictatorship and reaction, 1941–1964 (A-level only)
    40. 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 – Trying to preserve autocracy, 1855–1894

      What was a significant limitation of Alexander II's emancipation of the serfs in 1861?

      Practise 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 – Trying to preserve autocracy, 1855–1894
    41. 1J The British Empire, c1857–1967 – consequence in this period through the following key questions:

      How was the British public's awareness of and pride in the Empire most commonly reinforced in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

      Practise 1J The British Empire, c1857–1967 – consequence in this period through the following key questions:
    42. 1J The British Empire, c1857–1967 – Imperial consolidation and Liberal rule, c1890–1914

      What was the central argument of J.A. Hobson's 1902 book 'Imperialism: A Study' regarding the driving force behind British imperial expansion?

      Practise 1J The British Empire, c1857–1967 – Imperial consolidation and Liberal rule, c1890–1914
    43. 1J The British Empire, c1857–1967 – Imperialism challenged, 1914–1947 (A-level only)

      By the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, which statement most accurately describes the pattern of British overseas trade and commerce?

      Practise 1J The British Empire, c1857–1967 – Imperialism challenged, 1914–1947 (A-level only)
    44. 1J The British Empire, c1857–1967 – The development of Imperialism, c1857–c1890

      How did the reports and publications of colonial administrators like Evelyn Baring typically shape the British public's attitude towards the Empire during the late nineteenth century?

      Practise 1J The British Empire, c1857–1967 – The development of Imperialism, c1857–c1890
    45. 1J The British Empire, c1857–1967 – The winds of change, 1947–1967 (A-level only)

      Which international organisation was primarily developed to maintain political and cultural ties between Britain and its former colonies after they gained independence?

      Practise 1J The British Empire, c1857–1967 – The winds of change, 1947–1967 (A-level only)
    46. 1K The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 – consequence in this period through the following key questions:

      In what way did the Truman Doctrine of 1947 represent a fundamental transformation in the United States' approach to world affairs?

      Practise 1K The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 – consequence in this period through the following key questions:
    47. 1K The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 – only) Crisis of identity, 1920–1945 (A-level only)

      How did President Franklin D. Roosevelt use the 'Arsenal of Democracy' concept to shift US foreign policy away from strict isolationism?

      Practise 1K The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 – only) Crisis of identity, 1920–1945 (A-level only)
    48. 1K The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 – Populism, progressivism and imperialism, 1890–1920

      How did the 'Wisconsin Idea', championed by Governor Robert La Follette, primarily seek to regulate Big Business at the state level?

      Practise 1K The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 – Populism, progressivism and imperialism, 1890–1920
    49. 1K The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 – The Era of Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, 1865–1890

      How did the official declaration of the 'closing of the frontier' by the US Census Bureau in 1890 primarily impact American society and economic thought?

      Practise 1K The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 – The Era of Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, 1865–1890
    50. 1K The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 – The Superpower, 1945–1975 (A-level only)

      Which of the following terms was used by President Harry S. Truman to describe his domestic legislative programme following the Second World War?

      Practise 1K The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 – The Superpower, 1945–1975 (A-level only)
    51. 1L The quest for political stability: Germany, 1871–1991 – consequence in this period through the following key questions:

      How did the social policies of the Third Reich attempt to change the role of women in German society between 1933 and 1939?

      Practise 1L The quest for political stability: Germany, 1871–1991 – consequence in this period through the following key questions:
    52. 1L The quest for political stability: Germany, 1871–1991 – Division to unity: the Federal Republic of Germany, 1949–1991 (A-level only)

      Which three political parties dominated the Bundestag and formed the basis of all coalition governments in the Federal Republic of Germany between 1961 and 1983?

      Practise 1L The quest for political stability: Germany, 1871–1991 – Division to unity: the Federal Republic of Germany, 1949–1991 (A-level only)
    53. 1L The quest for political stability: Germany, 1871–1991 – Empire to democracy, 1914–1929

      Which of the following was a right-wing attempt to overthrow the Weimar government in 1920?

      Practise 1L The quest for political stability: Germany, 1871–1991 – Empire to democracy, 1914–1929
    54. 1L The quest for political stability: Germany, 1871–1991 – only) The Nazi experiment, 1929–1949 (A-level only)

      Which of the following best explains a significant social tension in immediate postwar German society regarding the legacy of Nazism?

      Practise 1L The quest for political stability: Germany, 1871–1991 – only) The Nazi experiment, 1929–1949 (A-level only)
    55. 1L The quest for political stability: Germany, 1871–1991 – The Kaiserreich, 1871–1914

      How did the Reichstag respond to Bismarck's initial attempt to pass an Anti-Socialist Bill following the first assassination attempt on Kaiser Wilhelm I in May 1878?

      Practise 1L The quest for political stability: Germany, 1871–1991 – The Kaiserreich, 1871–1914
    56. 2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 – King John, 1199–1214 (A-level only)

      How did King John's personal administration of justice contribute to the deterioration of his relations with the English baronage?

      Practise 2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 – King John, 1199–1214 (A-level only)
    57. 2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 – only) Richard I, 1189–1199 (A-level only)

      What was the immediate catalyst for the wave of anti-Jewish violence and massacres in England during 1189 and 1190?

      Practise 2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 – only) Richard I, 1189–1199 (A-level only)
    58. 2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 – The crisis of Royal Authority, 1166–1174

      What role did King Louis VII of France play in the origins of the Great Rebellion against Henry II?

      Practise 2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 – The crisis of Royal Authority, 1166–1174
    59. 2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 – The end of John's reign, 1214–1216 (A-level only)

      What was the primary strategic consequence of the allied defeat at the Battle of Bouvines in 1214 for King John?

      Practise 2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 – The end of John's reign, 1214–1216 (A-level only)
    60. 2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 – The Restoration of Royal Authority, 1154–1166

      Which of the following best describes the political condition of England at the accession of Henry II in 1154?

      Practise 2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 – The Restoration of Royal Authority, 1154–1166
    61. 2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 – The struggle for Royal Authority, 1174–1189

      Which commodity was the most significant export for the English economy by the end of Henry II's reign in 1189?

      Practise 2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216 – The struggle for Royal Authority, 1174–1189
    62. 2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 – 'The Sun in Splendour': the reign of Edward IV, 1471–1483 (A-level only)

      How did Edward IV primarily attempt to consolidate his royal authority in the localities during his first reign (1461–1470)?

      Practise 2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 – 'The Sun in Splendour': the reign of Edward IV, 1471–1483 (A-level only)
    63. 2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 – The downfall of the Yorkist Monarchy, 1483–1486 (A-level only)

      Which significant event in April 1484 severely weakened Richard III's dynastic position by creating a crisis regarding the succession?

      Practise 2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 – The downfall of the Yorkist Monarchy, 1483–1486 (A-level only)
    64. 2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 – The end of the Yorkist Dynasty, 1486–1499 (A-level only)

      What was the primary political motivation behind Henry VII's decision to execute Edward Plantagenet, Earl of Warwick, in 1499?

      Practise 2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 – The end of the Yorkist Dynasty, 1486–1499 (A-level only)
    65. 2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 – The origins of conflict, 1450–1459

      What was a primary grievance of the rebels during Cade's Rebellion in 1450?

      Practise 2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 – The origins of conflict, 1450–1459
    66. 2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 – The triumph of the Yorkists, 1461–1471

      How did the baronial wars up to 1471 generally affect English trade and the wider economy?

      Practise 2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 – The triumph of the Yorkists, 1461–1471
    67. 2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 – The War of the Barons, 1459–1461

      Which factor was crucial in securing the Yorkist victory at the Battle of Towton in March 1461?

      Practise 2B The Wars of the Roses, 1450–1499 – The War of the Barons, 1459–1461
    68. 2C The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 (A-level only) – The Catholic Reformation, 1531–1564

      Which statement best evaluates the extent of reform achieved by the conclusion of the third period of the Council of Trent in 1563?

      Practise 2C The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 (A-level only) – The Catholic Reformation, 1531–1564
    69. 2C The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 (A-level only) – The challenge of Luther, 1517–1521

      What was the primary theological practice that Martin Luther criticised in his 95 Theses, published in 1517?

      Practise 2C The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 (A-level only) – The challenge of Luther, 1517–1521
    70. 2C The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 (A-level only) – The condition of the Church, c1500–1517

      In pre-Reformation Catholic teaching, how did 'good works' contribute to a person's spiritual journey?

      Practise 2C The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 (A-level only) – The condition of the Church, c1500–1517
    71. 2C The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 (A-level only) – The expansion of the Reformation, 1531–1541

      What was the outcome of the radical Anabaptist takeover of the city of Münster in 1534–1535?

      Practise 2C The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 (A-level only) – The expansion of the Reformation, 1531–1541
    72. 2C The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 (A-level only) – The Protestant challenge, 1521–1531

      Which of the following best explains the fundamental theological difference between Martin Luther and the Zwickau prophets?

      Practise 2C The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 (A-level only) – The Protestant challenge, 1521–1531
    73. 2C The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 (A-level only) – The second wave of Protestant Reform, 1541–1564

      Which significant omission in the Peace of Augsburg (1555) created a major problem that contributed to future religious conflict in Germany?

      Practise 2C The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 (A-level only) – The second wave of Protestant Reform, 1541–1564
    74. 2D Religious conflict and the Church in England, c1529– c1570 – A more Protestant Nation, 1547–1553 (A-level only)

      How did Thomas Cranmer’s evolving theological beliefs shape the doctrinal reforms in England during Edward VI's reign?

      Practise 2D Religious conflict and the Church in England, c1529– c1570 – A more Protestant Nation, 1547–1553 (A-level only)
    75. 2D Religious conflict and the Church in England, c1529– c1570 – Change and reaction, 1536–1547

      By the time of Henry VIII's death in 1547, which faction had secured dominant control over the Privy Council and the young heir, Edward VI?

      Practise 2D Religious conflict and the Church in England, c1529– c1570 – Change and reaction, 1536–1547
    76. 2D Religious conflict and the Church in England, c1529– c1570 – The break from Rome, c1529–1536

      Which formulary of faith, issued in 1536, outlined the first official doctrinal changes of the English Church by reducing the recognised sacraments from seven to three?

      Practise 2D Religious conflict and the Church in England, c1529– c1570 – The break from Rome, c1529–1536
    77. 2D Religious conflict and the Church in England, c1529– c1570 – The Church in c1529

      In the context of popular piety in c1529, what was the primary purpose of the Catholic belief in purgatory?

      Practise 2D Religious conflict and the Church in England, c1529– c1570 – The Church in c1529
    78. 2D Religious conflict and the Church in England, c1529– c1570 – The establishment of the Church of England, 1558–c1570 (A-level only)

      How did the royal visitations of 1559 contribute to the consolidation of the Elizabethan Religious Settlement?

      Practise 2D Religious conflict and the Church in England, c1529– c1570 – The establishment of the Church of England, 1558–c1570 (A-level only)
    79. 2D Religious conflict and the Church in England, c1529– c1570 – The restoration of Papal Authority, 1553–1558 (A-level only)

      Which of the following was a key strategy employed by Cardinal Pole in his attempt to reform and restore Catholicism in England?

      Practise 2D Religious conflict and the Church in England, c1529– c1570 – The restoration of Papal Authority, 1553–1558 (A-level only)
    80. 2E The English Revolution, 1625–1660 – An experiment in Absolutism, 1629–1640

      Why did the Pacification of Berwick (1639) fail to provide a lasting settlement to the conflict between Charles I and the Scottish Covenanters?

      Practise 2E The English Revolution, 1625–1660 – An experiment in Absolutism, 1629–1640

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