Rebellions Flashcards
1
Q
Why did the Danes stop supporting Hereward the wake’s rebellion?
A
William paid King Swein to go away.
2
Q
Which small island did Hereward and his men hide on?
A
The low-lying bit of land named Ely
3
Q
What rebellion caused the Harrying of the North?
A
Edgar Aethling and the rebellions of the north. However, it may not have happened if the rebellions by earls Edwin and Morcar did not take place in 1068.
4
Q
Who sacked Peterborough Abbey
A
Hereward The Wake
5
Q
Which city did William siege in 1068?
A
Exeter
