Syllabus Edition

First teaching 2024

First exams 2026

Exam Skills: Anglo-Saxon & Norman England, c1060–88 (Edexcel GCSE History: British Depth Study (Paper 2, Booklet B)): Exam Questions

Exam code: 1HI0

3 hours18 questions
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.

212 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.