Anglo-Saxon resistance, 1068 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did Edwin and Morcar lead a major revolt against Norman rule?
In which year did Edwin and Morcar lead a major revolt against Norman rule?
1068
Who were the two most powerful Anglo-Saxon earls who led the 1068 revolt?
Who were the two most powerful Anglo-Saxon earls who led the 1068 revolt?
Edwin and Morcar
Which Anglo-Saxon noble who joined the revolt had a strong claim to the English throne?
Which Anglo-Saxon noble who joined the revolt had a strong claim to the English throne?
Edgar the Aethling
What personal promise did William break to Edwin?
What personal promise did William break to Edwin?
That Edwin could marry his daughter
Parts of Morcar's earldom were given to Copsi, who had previously served whom?
Parts of Morcar's earldom were given to Copsi, who had previously served whom?
Tostig
Which two Norman officials seized land unlawfully and allowed violence against Anglo-Saxon women?
Which two Norman officials seized land unlawfully and allowed violence against Anglo-Saxon women?
Odo of Bayeux & William FitzOsbern
When did William impose the severe new tax called geld?
When did William impose the severe new tax called geld?
December 1066
What did castle building represent according to the note?
What did castle building represent according to the note?
Symbols of Norman domination
At which location did Edwin and Morcar submit to William, causing the revolt to collapse?
At which location did Edwin and Morcar submit to William, causing the revolt to collapse?
Warwick
How did William respond to Edwin and Morcar after their submission at Warwick?
How did William respond to Edwin and Morcar after their submission at Warwick?
He pardoned them
Who did William appoint to control northern England after the revolt?
Who did William appoint to control northern England after the revolt?
Robert Cumin
Where did Edgar the Aethling escape to after the revolt, and who protected him?
Where did Edgar the Aethling escape to after the revolt, and who protected him?
Scotland, protected by Malcolm III