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Key stage

GCSE

Subject

History

Time

~20 min

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How to study with GCSE OCR History — History (OCR) — Module 2: Norman & Medieval England

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The Battle of Hastings was fought in…
- 1066
- 1348
- 1485
- 1215
Sample answer: 1066
Explanation: 1066.
William of Normandy defeated King…
- Harold
- Henry
- Richard
- John
Sample answer: Harold
Explanation: Harold II.
The 1086 survey of England was the…
- Domesday Book
- Magna Carta
- Bible
- Bayeux Tapestry
Sample answer: Domesday Book
Explanation: Domesday Book.
Land given in return for loyalty was the…
- feudal system
- jury system
- NHS
- parliament
Sample answer: feudal system
Explanation: Feudalism.
Early Norman castles were ___ and bailey.
- motte
- stone
- brick
- glass
Sample answer: motte
Explanation: Motte and bailey.

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