Free WJEC GCSE History (3100) Exam Questions and Answers

This question is about the Catholic threat. Study the sources below and then answer the question which follows. Source A [An engraving showing Edmund Campion, a Catholic priest, in the Tower of London] Source B Any priest holding a Catholic service, and anyone attending, will pay a large fine and be imprisoned for a year. Anyone who tries to persuade people to disobey Elizabeth or become Catholic is guilty of treason and will be executed. [From an Act of Parliament, 1581] What can be learnt from Sources A and B about the treatment of some Catholics during Elizabeth’s reign?

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This question is about the lifestyle of the poor. Study the source below and then answer the question which follows. Source C There are many hospitals in London which provide charity for the poor. St Bartholomew’s is a hospital for sick poor people, St Thomas’ is for old poor people and Christ’s hospital is where orphans are brought up and nourished. These were given as gifts to the city by King Henry VIII and are paid for by the generosity of the citizens of London. [John Stow, a wealthy London merchant who researched and wrote the city’s history, in A Survey of London published in 1598] To what extent does this source accurately reflect how the poor were provided for in Elizabethan times? [In your answer you should refer to the strengths and limitations of the source and use your own knowledge and understanding of the historical context.]

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This question is about the problem of religion. Why was the Religious Settlement of 1559 significant in dealing with the problem of religion during Elizabeth’s reign?

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This question is about popular entertainment. Explain the connections between any THREE of the following: • harshness of life in Elizabethan times • cruel sports • the theatre • hunting Your three choices: • ____ • ____ • ____

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This question is about the Puritan threat. Read the interpretation below and then answer the question which follows. The Queen hated puritans, believing them to be a greater enemy to her than the Catholics; however, her Council included puritans, and even the bishops held some puritan views. [Roger Lockyer, an academic historian, writing in the history book Tudor and Stuart Britain 1471–1714 published in 1964] How far do you agree with this interpretation that the Puritans were a serious threat during Elizabeth's reign? [In your answer you should refer to how and why interpretations of this issue differ. Use your own knowledge and understanding of the wider historical debate over this issue to reach a well-supported judgement.] Marks for spelling, punctuation and the accurate use of grammar and specialist language are allocated to this question.

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This question is about the problem of religion. Study the sources below and then answer the question which follows. Source A The English language is not understood by most people in Wales. Therefore, the whole Bible and the Book of Common Prayer shall be translated into the Welsh language and a copy placed in every church throughout Wales. [From the Act for the Translation of the Bible into Welsh, passed by Elizabeth’s Parliament in 1563] Source B [The title page of Bishop William Morgan’s translation of the Bible] What can be learnt from Sources A and B about the translation of the Bible into Welsh?

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This question is about Elizabethan government. Study the source below and then answer the question which follows. Source C 13 November 1566 The Queen seeing that Parliament was determined to carry on the discussion about the succession sent them an order telling them to stop. 2 December 1566 The Queen had asked for £300 000 in taxes but Parliament only granted £200 000. 5 January 1567 The Queen went to Parliament and dissolved it. [From an official report written by the Spanish Ambassador in England to King Philip II of Spain, 1567] To what extent does this source accurately reflect the relationship between Elizabeth and her Parliament? [In your answer you should refer to the strengths and limitations of the source and use your own knowledge and understanding of the historical context.]

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This question is about the Puritan threat. Why was the increasing Puritan threat significant during this period?

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This question is about lifestyles of the rich. Explain the connections between any THREE of the following: • Elizabethan mansion houses • Fashion • The Welsh gentry • Pastimes and interests Your three choices: ____ ____ ____

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This question is about the Catholic threat. Read the interpretation below and then answer the question which follows. Elizabeth tried to include Catholics within the nation and was almost proud of her loyal Catholic subjects. She has been credited with a deliberate policy of toleration towards Catholics, to draw them into conformity to the Church of England. [Christopher Haigh, an historian, writing in his academic book Profiles in Power: Elizabeth I, published in 1998] How far do you agree with this interpretation of Elizabeth’s attitude towards the Catholics in her kingdom? [In your answer you should refer to how and why interpretations of this issue differ. Use your own knowledge and understanding of the wider historical debate over this issue to reach a well-supported judgement.] Marks for spelling, punctuation and the accurate use of grammar and specialist language are allocated to this question. [3]

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