The Norman conquest of England and extension of control in Wales and Scotland, 1066–93: Edexcel A‑Level History questions
Every Edexcel A-Level History exam question on The Norman conquest of England and extension of control in Wales and Scotland, 1066–93, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
All 8 questions on The Norman conquest of England and extension of control in Wales and Scotland, 1066–93, as a list
June 2025, Paper 2A.1, Q1 (20 marks): Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 1 How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate
June 2024, Paper 2A.1, Q3 (20 marks): ‘Castle building was more significant than changes in land tenure in establishing Norman control over England in the years 1066–87.’ How far do you agree with t
June 2023, Paper 2A.1, Q4 (20 marks): ‘The East Anglian Rebellion of 1070–71 was a significant threat to William I’s authority in England, but the revolt of the earls in 1075 did little to threaten
November 2021, Paper 2A.1, Q3 (20 marks): ‘The greatest threat to Norman control in the north of England, in the years 1066–93, was the role of King Malcolm III of Scotland.’ How far do you agree with t
October 2020, Paper 2A.1, Q4 (20 marks): ‘The similarities in the key features of the Battle of Hastings of 1066 and the Battle of Tinchebrai of 1106 are outweighed by their considerable differences.’
June 2019, Paper 2A.1, Q3 (20 marks): ‘The rebellions of 1067-75 were a significant threat to William I’s authority as king of England.’ How far do you agree with this statement?
June 2018, Paper 2A.1, Q3 (20 marks): ‘It was King Harold’s mistakes rather than Duke William’s skills that were responsible for the Norman victory at Hastings in October 1066.’ How far do you agree
June 2017, Paper 2A.1, Q1 (20 marks): Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question. 1 How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate
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