The rebellion of Hereward in the east and the end of English resistance (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Quizzes
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What was Hereward the Wake also known as?
What was Hereward the Wake also known as?
Hereward the Outlaw
In which year did Hereward return from exile?
In which year did Hereward return from exile?
1069
What had happened to Hereward's family when he returned?
What had happened to Hereward's family when he returned?
Father & brother murdered, lands stolen
Where did Hereward set up his rebel base?
Where did Hereward set up his rebel base?
Isle of Ely
Who harboured Hereward when he fled into the fens?
Who harboured Hereward when he fled into the fens?
Abbot Thurstan of Ely
In which year did Morcar take refuge with Hereward?
In which year did Morcar take refuge with Hereward?
1071
What new tactic did William deploy to fight the rebellion?
What new tactic did William deploy to fight the rebellion?
Siege towers
What did the Normans build over the marsh?
What did the Normans build over the marsh?
A causeway
Why did the causeway collapse?
Why did the causeway collapse?
Weight of the knights
How did the Normans find a way across to the Isle?
How did the Normans find a way across to the Isle?
Abbot Thurstan showed a secret route
What was the final outcome for Hereward?
What was the final outcome for Hereward?
Pardoned & kept his lands