Year 10 Revision 2: Rebellions and Harrying of the North

In what year was the rebellion by Edwin and Morcar?

• 1067

• 1068

• 1069

• 1070

Which of the following were reasons for Edwin and Morcar's revolt? Select all that apply.

• William introduced a geld tax in Northumbria.

• Edwin was an exiled English thegn and returned to rebel.

• Sheriffs were illegally claiming their land.

• New Earl of Northumbria Robert Cumin took over.

How did William deal with the first rebellion of Edgar Aethling in 1069? Select all that apply.

• Marched his army north, controlling Warwick and Nottingham. When he reached York, the rebels fled in fear.

• Established castles in York.

• Bribed the Danes to sail home.

• Embarked on destruction of Northumbria through the Harrying of the North.

Who was involved in the second rebellion of Edgar Aethling in 1069?

• Edwin and Morcar

• King Sweyn

• Edgar Aethling

• Hereward the Wake

• King Malcolm III of Scotland

When was the rebellion of Hereward the Wake?

• 1068-69

• 1069-70

• 1070-71

• 1071-2

Which event saw the destruction of large areas of land and the deaths of 100,000 people?

How did William deal with the rebellion by Hereward the Wake in 1070-71? Select all that apply.

• Harrying of the North

• William bribed the Danes to sail home.

• William bribed local monks to show him a safe route through the Fens.

• William built castles in York.

• William's army mutilated rebels as a punishment.

On his journey north to deal with the threats of Edwin and Morcar's rebellion, which cities did William seize control of?

• Warwick and Lincoln

• Nottingham and Lincoln

• Warwick and Nottingham

• Ely and York

Which of these are reasons for the failure of the Anglo Saxon rebellions 1068-71? Choose multiple correct answers?

• William's use of violence and intimidation

• Weakness and poor coordination of rebels

• Successful foreign invasions

• William's decisive leadership and bribery

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