GSCE History

• What is the key topic area for the Anglo-Saxon England PPE?

  Disputed succession, Norman castles, Battle of Hastings, Harrying of the North
• What is the purpose of the worksheet mentioned in the presentation?

  To outline key areas for exam preparation
• What are the four main areas to focus on for the PPE?

  Disputed succession, Norman castles, Battle of Hastings, Harrying of the North
• What is the first topic discussed in the presentation?

  The succession dispute of 1066
• Who died in January 1066, leading to a succession dispute?

  Edward the Confessor
• Who were the four rival claimants to the throne after Edward's death?

  Harold Godwinson, Edgar the Atheling, Harold Hardrada, William Duke of Normandy
• What advantage did the Godwinson family have in the succession dispute?

  Control over the Witan and family connections
• What role did Harold Godwinson play before becoming a claimant?

  He acted as vice regent and commanded the army
• What was Harold Godwinson's title?

  Earl of Wessex
• What was Edward the Confessor's potential promise to William?

  That William would be king after him
• What did Harold's embassy to Normandy signify?

  Harold's submission to William
• What oath did Harold swear in Normandy?

  Its content is unknown, but it weakened his claim
• What was Harold Hardrada's claim based on?

  His legacy from King Knut
• Why was Hardrada's claim considered strong?

  It dated back to before Edward's reign
• What are the significant features of Norman castles?

  Motts, keeps, palisades, ditches
• What is a motte in the context of Norman castles?

  A man-made artificial hill for protection
• What is the purpose of the palisade in a Norman castle?

  To provide a defensive barrier
• What were the advantages of Norman knights in battle?

  Highly trained, heavily armored, mounted
• What was a disadvantage of Norman knights?

  Horses were vulnerable to attack
• What were the English housecarls armed with?

  Large axes
• What was a key advantage of the English housecarls?

  Discipline and practice in shield wall
• What was a disadvantage for the English housecarls?

  Vulnerability to archer attacks if shield wall broke
• Who were the main leaders in the Battle of Hastings?

  William Duke of Normandy and Harold Godwinson
• Where did the Battle of Hastings take place?

  Near Hastings, England
• Why did the Normans invade Britain?

  To claim the throne after Edward's death
• What was a significant factor in Harold losing the advantage in battle?

  William's scouts spotted Harold's army
• What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?

  Harold's forces were defeated
• What were the immediate consequences of the Harrying of the North?

  Death and starvation of 100,000 people
• What was one long-term consequence of the Harrying of the North?

  Destruction of property and loss of life
• Who was involved in the Harrying of the North?

  William Duke of Normandy
• What area did the Harrying of the North affect?

  Between the Humber and the Tees
• What was one reason for the Harrying of the North?

  To prevent rebellion and deprive Danes of support
• What was the impact of the destruction of property in the North?

  Less appealing for Danish settlers
• What was the structure of the Anglo-Saxon exam?

  Three questions: describe, explain, evaluate
• What is the format of the first question in the exam?

  Describe two features
• What is the structure for the second question in the exam?

  Three PEEL paragraphs
• What is the focus of the 16-mark question in the exam?

  To evaluate arguments using criteria
• What is the importance of impact in the 16-mark question?

  To determine which factor caused the most change
• What should be included in the introduction of the 16-mark question?

  A judgment statement about the argument
• What is the purpose of the conclusion in the 16-mark question?

  To consider which argument carries most weight