Further rebellion, 1069-75 (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which month of 1069 was Robert de Comines killed in Durham?
In which month of 1069 was Robert de Comines killed in Durham?
January
Where did Edgar Ætheling arrive from to support the February 1069 uprising in York?
Where did Edgar Ætheling arrive from to support the February 1069 uprising in York?
Scotland
Which Danish king launched a major invasion of England in 1069?
Which Danish king launched a major invasion of England in 1069?
King Sweyn
On what date did the Anglo-Danish force attack York in 1069?
On what date did the Anglo-Danish force attack York in 1069?
21st September
Approximately how many Normans were killed in the September 1069 attack on York?
Approximately how many Normans were killed in the September 1069 attack on York?
3,000
What was the first part of William's three-part solution to the Danish threat?
What was the first part of William's three-part solution to the Danish threat?
Paying the Danes to leave England
What did the Harrying of the North involve?
What did the Harrying of the North involve?
Burning villages and destroying crops
What symbolic gesture did William make in York at Christmas to show his power?
What symbolic gesture did William make in York at Christmas to show his power?
Wore his crown during celebrations
Why did Hereward the Wake begin his rebellion around 1069?
Why did Hereward the Wake begin his rebellion around 1069?
His lands were given to a Norman lord
In which year did Hereward and the Danes raid Peterborough Abbey?
In which year did Hereward and the Danes raid Peterborough Abbey?
1070
What happened to Morcar after the rebellion at Ely was defeated?
What happened to Morcar after the rebellion at Ely was defeated?
He was captured
In which year did the Revolt of the Earls take place?
In which year did the Revolt of the Earls take place?
1075
What punishment did Waltheof receive for his role in the Revolt of the Earls?
What punishment did Waltheof receive for his role in the Revolt of the Earls?
He was executed