Mock exam History paper 2

Question 1

How did William secure power in England?

Answer 1

-Introduced the feudal system
-Introduced mottes and bailey castles all across England
-New Norman churches being made on a massive scale
-Domesday book to gather army

Question 2

What were the Anglo- Saxons revolt

Answer 2

❖ A major rebellion in the north, led by Edwin and Morcar, in 1068.
❖ A major rebellion in the north, led by Edgar Aetheling, in 1069.
❖ A major rebellion in East Anglia, led by Hereward the Wake, in 1070-71.

Question 3

What is the Harrying 0f the North?

Answer 3

William ordered villages to be burned to the ground, farm animals to be slaughtered, and crops to be destroyed. This is called the Harrying of the North.

Question 4

What was the revolt of the Earls and why?

Answer 4

Roger De Breteuil-Didnt inherit his land or power he anticipated
Ralph De Gael-refuse approval of marriage of emma fitzObern
Waltheof-Wanted greater land and power

Lanfranc stopped rebellion