The Revolt of the Earls (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did the Revolt of the Earls take place?
In which year did the Revolt of the Earls take place?
1075
Who were the three earls involved in the 1075 revolt?
Who were the three earls involved in the 1075 revolt?
Roger, Ralph & Waltheof
What crucial action did Waltheof take that doomed the revolt?
What crucial action did Waltheof take that doomed the revolt?
He informed Lanfranc about the plot
Who did Archbishop Lanfranc represent during the revolt?
Who did Archbishop Lanfranc represent during the revolt?
William I (who was in Normandy)
How did most Anglo-Saxons respond to the Revolt of the Earls?
How did most Anglo-Saxons respond to the Revolt of the Earls?
They remained loyal to William
How many ships were in the Danish invasion force that was meant to support the revolt?
How many ships were in the Danish invasion force that was meant to support the revolt?
200 ships
What did the Danish forces do when they arrived in England?
What did the Danish forces do when they arrived in England?
Raided coastal areas & returned home
What punishment did Earl Roger receive for his role in the revolt?
What punishment did Earl Roger receive for his role in the revolt?
Life imprisonment
What happened to Earl Ralph after the revolt failed?
What happened to Earl Ralph after the revolt failed?
He escaped to Brittany
What was Waltheof's fate despite betraying the plot to Lanfranc?
What was Waltheof's fate despite betraying the plot to Lanfranc?
He was executed
Who prevented Earl Roger from crossing the River Severn?
Who prevented Earl Roger from crossing the River Severn?
Bishop Wulfstan & abbot of Evesham
In which year was Waltheof executed?
In which year was Waltheof executed?
1076
What significance did this revolt have for future challenges to William's rule?
What significance did this revolt have for future challenges to William's rule?
It was the last serious challenge