The Significance of the Huguenots in Medieval & Early Modern History

History
GCSE
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the factors that contributed to the significance of the Huguenots during the Medieval and Early Modern periods, encouraging students to categorize, compare, and justify their ideas.

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The Significance of the Huguenots in Medieval & Early Modern History

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Introduction to the Huguenots

The Huguenots were French Protestants who faced persecution during the 16th and 17th centuries. Their influence and significance varied depending on political, social, economic, and religious factors.

1.
Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: 'The Edict of Nantes granted them limited rights.'
[2 marks]
2.
Compare the impact of religious persecution versus economic migration on the Huguenots' significance.
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the social factors that contributed to the Huguenots' importance in early modern Europe.
[3 marks]
B

Factors Influencing Huguenot Significance

Students will analyze various factors that affected the importance of the Huguenots, including political, social, economic, and religious aspects.

1.
Which factor was MORE significant in increasing the Huguenots' influence: their economic contributions or their religious freedoms? Justify your answer with evidence.
[5 marks]
2.
Explain how political factors shaped the significance of the Huguenots during the 16th and 17th centuries.
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the importance of religious versus political factors in determining the Huguenots' influence.
[4 marks]
4.
Outline the economic factors that increased the significance of the Huguenots in Europe.
[3 marks]
5.
Analyze why religious factors were both a cause and consequence of the Huguenots' changing importance in society.
[5 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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