AQA GCSE · History 8145

BA Norman England, c1066-c1100: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following was a key feature of the Harrying of the North (1069–1070) carried out by William the Conqueror?

Question 2

2 marks

Describe one military innovation used by the Normans during the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

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Question 3

3 marks

Explain one reason why the Domesday Book was a significant administrative tool for William I.

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Question 4

2 marks

What was the murdrum fine introduced by William the Conqueror designed to prevent?

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Question 5

3 marks

Part (a): Describe two key features of the feudal system introduced by the Normans in England after 1066.
Part (b): Explain how the Domesday Book helped William I to establish control over his new kingdom.

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Question 6

2 marks

Describe two ways in which the Norman Church was reformed under the leadership of Archbishop Lanfranc during the reign of William the Conqueror.

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