11 mark
Which King gave Godwin his title of Earl of Wessex?
King Cnut.
King Alfred the Great.
King Edward the Confessor.
King William.
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Edward the Confessor's Final Years (Edexcel GCSE History)
Exam Questions
17 mins17 questions
21 mark
Who became Earl of Wessex after the death of Godwin in 1053?
Tostig Godwinson.
Gyrth Godwinson.
Harold Godwinson.
Leofwine Godwinson.
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31 mark
What key event in 1065 directly led to Tostig’s exile?
A rebellion in Northumbria against Tostig’s rule.
His refusal to marry into the Norman family.
His failed invasion of Wales.
His assassination of Morcar.
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41 mark
Which foreign country did Tostig form a controversial friendship with, angering the Northumbrians?
France.
Denmark.
Scotland.
Norway.
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51 mark
What role did Harold Godwinson play in the rebellion against Tostig?
He defended Tostig from the rebels.
He ignored the rebellion.
He negotiated peace with the Northumbrian rebels.
He led the rebellion against Tostig.
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61 mark
What was Edward’s connection to Normandy?
He was born in Normandy.
His mother was from Normandy. Edward lived there in exile.
He invaded Normandy as a young prince.
He had no connections to Normandy.
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71 mark
Who did Edward the Confessor exile in 1051, leading to tensions with the Godwin family?
Harold Godwinson.
Tostig Godwinson.
Gyrth Godwinson.
Godwin, Earl of Wessex.
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11 mark
What caused the Northumbrians to rebel against Tostig Godwinson in 1065?
Tostig accused his enemies of false crimes to take money and land away from them.
Tostig had a friendship with Llywelyn, the King of Wales.
Tostig decreased taxes in Northumbria.
Edward chose a northerner to become the Earl of Northumbria.
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21 mark
What was one consequence of Tostig's rule in Northumbria?
The Northumbrian people became wealthier.
Northumbrians were angry enough to start a rebellion against Tostig.
Northumbria became the most powerful earldom in Anglo-Saxon England.
Tostig became the King of England as he demonstrated his ability to govern.
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31 mark
What was one reason the Danelaw area was difficult to govern for Tostig?
The Northumbrians spoke French.
The Danelaw paid higher taxes.
The people were exempt from certain taxes.
There were more earls in the Danelaw.
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41 mark
What was a consequence of Harold’s embassy to Normandy in c1064?
Harold captured William of Normandy and brought him back to England.
Harold gained a reputation as an oath-breaker.
William, Duke of Normandy invaded England with support for Tostig.
Harold became the Duke of Normandy.
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51 mark
How did Edward’s exile to Normandy influence his reign?
He formed strong relationships with Normans, bringing them into English politics.
He learnt about Norman fighting tactics and brought these to the fyrd.
He rejected any Norman influence in England.
He married a Norman queen.
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11 mark
Why was the House of Godwin so powerful by the 1060s?
They were the royal family of England.
They owned vast amounts of land.
They were allied with the Normans.
They were supported by the Church.
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21 mark
How did Harold Godwinson secure influence over the Welsh?
Harold ensured a marriage between Llywelyn and Edith Godwinson.
Harold formed an alliance with Aelfgar.
Harold conquered Wales for himself.
Harold married Edith, the widow of the King of Wales.
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31 mark
Why was Tostig's friendship with Malcolm III unpopular in Northumbria?
Tostig wanted Malcolm to be King of England.
Northumbrians feared that Tostig would turn on Malcolm, leading to a war.
After Malcolm raided Northumbria in 1061, Tostig agreed to peace terms rather than get revenge.
Tostig married Malcolm’s daughter. Northumbria did not want to be connected to Scotland.
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41 mark
What was the key significance of the 1065 rebellion against Tostig for Edward the Confessor?
It showed the strength of Edward's military skills.
It weakened Edward’s power, as he could not control his earls.
It showed that Edward supported Tostig fully.
It ended the influence of the House of Godwin.
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51 mark
How did Edward the Confessor's Norman appointments impact the relationship with the Godwins?
The Godwins resented the Norman influence.
The Godwins lost their lands to the Normans.
The Godwins supported the Norman influence.
The Normans helped strengthen the House of Godwin.
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