Describe two examples of mistakes made by Charles I during his personal rule 1629-1640.

0 5 Explain what was important about the role of the English Parliament in the reign of Edward I.

‘The monarchy was in an extremely weak position at the time of the death of King John in 1216.’ Assess the validity of this view.

How serious were James I’s financial problems?

‘The persecution of Protestants was the most important reason for opposition to Mary I.’ Assess the validity of this view.

0 7 Explain what was important about the growth of towns in Norman England.

0 5 Explain what was important about the Elizabethan Poor Law.

How significant was Simon de Montfort for the development of Parliament?

0 6 Explain what was important about the role of the church in the reign of Edward I.

The most successful Viking settlement outside of their homelands was in Iceland'. How far do you agree?

‘The Conservative Party was a pro-European party in the years 1983 to 1992.’ Assess the validity of this view.

To what extent did the nature of the British Empire change in the period from 1857 to 1965?