plumiLife and government in England, 1189–1216: Edexcel GCSE History questions
Every Edexcel GCSE History exam question on Key topic 1 Life and government in England, 1189–1216, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 13 questions on Life and government in England, 1189–1216, as a list
- June 2025, Option B2, Q1(a) (2 marks): Describe one feature of the pogroms of 1189–90 against the Jewish population in England.
- June 2025, Option B2, Q3 (16 marks): ‘Support from the King of France was the main reason why John was able to secure the throne of England.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use
- June 2025, Option B2, Q4 (16 marks): ‘In medieval England, life for ordinary people in towns was very different from the lives of peasants in the countryside.’ How far do you agree? Explain your an
- June 2024, Option B2, Q1(a) (4 marks): Describe two features of the feudal system. Feature 1 Feature 2
- June 2024, Option B2, Q1(b) (12 marks): Explain why the Church had so much influence during the reigns of King Richard I and King John. You may use the following in your answer: people’s everyday live
- June 2023, Option B2, Q1(b) (12 marks): Explain why towns were important for the economy in medieval England. You may use the following in your answer: town guilds markets You must also use informatio
- June 2023, Option B2, Q1(c)(i) (16 marks): ‘The government of England during the reign of Richard I was similar to the government of England during the reign of John.’ How far do you agree? Explain your
- June 2022, Option B2, Q1(b) (12 marks): Explain why John was able to secure his power when he became king. You may use the following in your answer: claim to the throne Eleanor of Aquitaine You must a
- November 2021, Option B2, Q1(a) (4 marks): Describe two features of the pogroms of 1189–90 against the Jewish population in England. Feature 1 Feature 2
- November 2021, Option B2, Q1(c)(i) (16 marks): ‘Knight service was the most important factor in the king’s control of England.’ How far do you agree? Explain your answer. You may use the following in your an
- November 2020, Option B2, Q1(a) (4 marks): Describe two features of royal revenues during the reigns of King Richard I and King John. Feature 1 Feature 2
- June 2019, Option B2, Q1(b) (12 marks): Explain why Richard I was able to secure his power when he became king. You may use the following in your answer: Richard’s brother, John Richard’s coronation Y
- June 2018, Option B2, Q5(a) (4 marks): Describe two features of life in medieval towns. Feature 1 Feature 2
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