Purgatory

Key term for OCR GCSE History B, used in The birth of New Spain.

Definition

A state of suffering in Catholic belief where souls are purified of their sins before they are allowed to enter Heaven.

Exam Context

Purgatory appears in OCR GCSE History B revision content for Aztecs and the Spanish Conquest (1519–1535), especially The birth of New Spain and Role of the Church.

Aztecs and the Spanish Conquest (1519–1535)The birth of New Spain Role of the Church

Study Pathways

Aztecs and the Spanish Conquest (1519–1535)

The birth of New Spain

Role of the Church

Migrants to Britain (c.1250–Present)

Medieval Britain c.1250–c.1500

Characteristic features

Found in Revision Notes

Aztecs and the Spanish Conquest (1519–1535)

Role of the Church

The birth of New Spain • Role of the Church

Revise note

Migrants to Britain (c.1250–Present)

Characteristic features

Medieval Britain c.1250–c.1500 • Characteristic features

Revise note

Related Key Terms

Abjure the realm Aldermen Alms Apprentice

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