Northern resistance and William’s ‘Harrying of the North’ (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Quizzes
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In which year did Earls Edwin and Morcar rebel against William?
In which year did Earls Edwin and Morcar rebel against William?
1068
Why did Edwin and Morcar rebel against William in 1068?
Why did Edwin and Morcar rebel against William in 1068?
They would never regain their influence
Who had Copsig worked for before being appointed Earl of Northumbria?
Who had Copsig worked for before being appointed Earl of Northumbria?
Tostig
How did Gospatric become earl in 1068?
How did Gospatric become earl in 1068?
He offered money to William
Who was appointed Earl of Northumbria after William took away Gospatric's title?
Who was appointed Earl of Northumbria after William took away Gospatric's title?
Robert de Comines
On what date did the rebels attack Durham?
On what date did the rebels attack Durham?
28 January
What happened to Robert de Comines in Durham?
What happened to Robert de Comines in Durham?
He was killed in a burning house
Which Danish king did Edgar Aethling ask for assistance?
Which Danish king did Edgar Aethling ask for assistance?
King Sweyn
How did William persuade the Danes to withdraw from England?
How did William persuade the Danes to withdraw from England?
He offered to pay them
How many people were reportedly killed in the Harrying of the North?
How many people were reportedly killed in the Harrying of the North?
100,000
How were many northern areas described in the Domesday Book?
How were many northern areas described in the Domesday Book?
Waste
How much of northern England's wealth and population was lost in the Harrying?
How much of northern England's wealth and population was lost in the Harrying?
Over half