Essay Planning: The Power of the Pope in Medieval & Early Modern UK

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the influence and power of the Pope during the Medieval and Early Modern periods in the UK, using structured questions to develop their understanding and argument skills.

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Essay Planning: The Power of the Pope in Medieval & Early Modern UK

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: The Power of the Pope in Medieval & Early Modern UK

Essay Question: To what extent did the Pope hold power over England during the Medieval and Early Modern periods?**

1.
Outline a clear thesis statement for your essay, explaining your position on the power of the Pope in this period.
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how the Pope exercised influence over England during the medieval period, citing specific examples.
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the power of the Pope with that of the English monarch during the early modern period.
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the significance of the papal authority in shaping religious and political life in England.
[6 marks]
5.
Outline the main reasons why the power of the Pope declined in England during the 16th century.
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the influence of the Pope before and after the English Reformation.
[4 marks]
7.
Explain the importance of the Pope's authority in medieval England and how it affected kings and nobles.
[3 marks]
8.
Analyse how the decline of papal power in England affected the relationship between church and state.
[6 marks]
9.
Compare the reasons why the Pope's influence was strong in medieval England and why it declined in early modern England.
[4 marks]
10.
Write a conclusion summarising the overall impact of the Pope's power over England during this period.
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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