Early revolts, 1067-68 (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did William win the Battle of Hastings?
In which year did William win the Battle of Hastings?
1066
Which English lord led the 1067 rebellion on the Welsh border?
Which English lord led the 1067 rebellion on the Welsh border?
Eadric
Which strategically important city did Eadric's forces destroy in 1067?
Which strategically important city did Eadric's forces destroy in 1067?
Hereford
Who launched the failed 1067 attack on Dover?
Who launched the failed 1067 attack on Dover?
Eustace of Boulogne
What happened to Copsig, the Englishman William appointed to govern Northumbria?
What happened to Copsig, the Englishman William appointed to govern Northumbria?
He was ambushed and murdered
Who was Gytha, the leader of the 1068 Exeter rebellion?
Who was Gytha, the leader of the 1068 Exeter rebellion?
King Harold's mother
How many days did Exeter hold out against William's siege in 1068?
How many days did Exeter hold out against William's siege in 1068?
Ten days
Which foreign king did Gytha attempt to persuade to invade England?
Which foreign king did Gytha attempt to persuade to invade England?
The Danish king
What positions did Edwin and Morcar hold before their 1068 revolt?
What positions did Edwin and Morcar hold before their 1068 revolt?
Powerful English earls
Which city did William build a castle in during his campaign against Edwin's territory?
Which city did William build a castle in during his campaign against Edwin's territory?
Warwick
When did William build castles as part of his control strategy?
When did William build castles as part of his control strategy?
After each rebellion
Who did William appoint as administrators after learning English nobles often failed?
Who did William appoint as administrators after learning English nobles often failed?
Trusted Norman administrators