Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) Tuesday 4 June 2024

Instructions • Use black ink or ball-point pen. centre number and candidate number. There are two booklets in this question paper. This is booklet B. Answer questions 1(a), 1(b) and either 1(c)(i) or 1(c)(ii) in this booklet. Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. Information • The total time for both booklets is 1 hour 45 minutes. – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. Do not forget to complete booklet P. Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. • Check your answers if you have time at the end. P75493A ©2024 Pearson Education Ltd. F:1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1/ Turn over Henry VIII and his ministers, 1509–40 Answer Question 1(a), Question 1(b) and EITHER Question 1(c)(i) OR Question 1(c)(ii). 1 (a) Describe two features of Henry VIII’s aims as monarch. 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(b) Explain why Wolsey had become Henry VIII’s most important minister by 1519. (12) You may use the following in your answer: • Wolsey’s personality • the Treaty of London (1518) You must also use information of your own. ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... 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Answer EITHER Question 1 (c)(i) OR Question 1 (c)(ii). EITHER (c) (i) ‘The main reason for Henry VIII’s break with Rome was his desire for an annulment.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. (16) You may use the following in your answer: • Pope Clement VII’s opposition to the annulment • Thomas Cromwell You must also use information of your own. OR (c) (ii) ‘In the years 1534–40, Cromwell’s most significant achievement was improving the government of England.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. (16) You may use the following in your answer: • the Privy Council • the dissolution of the monasteries You must also use information of your own. Indicate which question you are answering by marking a cross in the box . If you change your mind, put a line through the box and then indicate your new question with a cross . Chosen question number: Question 1(c)(i) Question 1(c)(ii) ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... 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