plumiAnglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest, 1060–66: Edexcel GCSE History questions
Every Edexcel GCSE History exam question on Key topic 1 Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest, 1060–66, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 11 questions on Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest, 1060–66, as a list
- June 2025, Option B1, Q2 (12 marks): Explain why William of Normandy won the Battle of Hastings. You may use the following in your answer: Harold’s march from Stamford Bridge William’s archers You
- June 2024, Option B1, Q1(a) (4 marks): Describe two features of Anglo-Saxon government. Feature 1 Feature 2
- June 2024, Option B1, Q1(c)(i) (16 marks): ‘After the death of Edward the Confessor, Edgar the Aethling had the strongest claim to the throne.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use the
- June 2023, Option B1, Q1(c)(i) (16 marks): ‘The main reason for King Harold’s defeat at the Battle of Hastings was his poor leadership.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use the followi
- June 2022, Option B1, Q1(b) (12 marks): Explain why there was an uprising against Tostig in 1065. You may use the following in your answer: Earldom of Northumbria taxation You must also use informatio
- November 2021, Option B1, Q1(b) (12 marks): Explain why Harold won the Battle of Stamford Bridge. You may use the following in your answer: Gate Fulford housecarls You must also use information of your ow
- November 2020, Option B1, Q1(a) (4 marks): Describe two features of the fighting at the Battle of Hastings. Feature 1 Feature 2
- November 2020, Option B1, Q1(c)(i) (16 marks): ‘Control of land was the main reason why the House of Godwin had so much power.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use the following in your an
- June 2019, Option B1, Q1(b) (12 marks): Explain why there was a succession crisis after the death of Edward the Confessor. You may use the following in your answer: the Witan William of Normandy You m
- June 2018, Option B1, Q4(b) (12 marks): Explain why Anglo-Saxon monarchs had so much power. You may use the following in your answer: landholding law-making You must also use information of your own.
- June 2018, Option B1, Q4(c)(i) (16 marks): ‘The main reason for William’s victory at the Battle of Hastings was the tactics used by the Normans.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use th
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