112 marks
Explain why William I ordered the Harrying of the North (1069-70).
You may use the following in your answer: • the Danes • York You must also use information of your own. |
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Exam Skills: Anglo-Saxon & Norman England, c1060–88 (Edexcel GCSE History)
Exam Questions
3 hours18 questions212 marks
Explain why there was an uprising against Tostig in 1065.
You may use the following in your answer: • Earldom of Northumbria • taxation You must also use information of your own. |
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312 marks
Explain why Harold won the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
You may use the following in your answer: • Gate Fulford • housecarls You must also use information of your own. |
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412 marks
Explain why William I had such a bad relationship with his son, Robert.
You may use the following in your answer: • Normandy • rebellion You must also use information of your own. |
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512 marks
Explain why there was a succession crisis after the death of Edward the Confessor.
You may use the following in your answer: • the Witan • William of Normandy You must also use information of your own. |
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612 marks
Explain why Anglo-Saxon monarchs had so much power.
You may use the following in your answer: • landholding • law-making You must also use information of your own. |
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