GCSE History Revision –

The Normans and Yorkshire

Practice question feedback - Medicine
3/ Explain two ways in which medieval and 19th Century public health were
similar. (8 marks)
- Living conditions in towns
- Attitudes/actions of rulers and governments
- Understanding of causes of disease
4/ Has war been the main factor in the development of surgery and
anatomy? (16 marks)
- Examples… of War through the ages
- Two other factors – with examples…
- Link/Evaluate
How convincing is this interpretation about the importance of
castles in Norman England?
(8 marks)

p.26-28

From The Norman Conquest, 2009 by Richard Huscroft

‘Military organisation was therefore crucial to the success of the Norman Conquest. With
strong armies, the kings could defeat their internal and external enemies on campaign. With
enduring symbols of military power and might, they could intimidate them into lasting
submission. The most potent of such symbols was the castle.’
Explain what was important about Edward the
Confessor’s lack of an heir in 1066. (8 marks)
p.8-11

Write an account of how the lives of the English

changed due to the Norman Conquest. (8 Marks)
p.34-54 Identify two elements to explain
Question 4 ‘The main change/cause/consequence that X demonstrated was
Y.’ How far does a study of Yorkshire support this statement?

• There is a clear indication in the question that ‘how far’ requires an evaluation for the higher levels of the
mark scheme.
• Answers which show relevant knowledge about Yorkshire will be rewarded Level 1
• However at level 2, answers should explicitly provide knowledge and understanding of the stated aspect in
the question in relation to Yorkshire, or another aspect in relation to Yorkshire, and make that aspect
relevant to the issue.
• Levels 3 & 4 At Levels 3 & 4 the answer will address the focus of the question in relation to Yorkshire. There
should be another relevant aspect in relation to Yorkshire and the focus of the question.
• The Level 4 of the mark scheme requires complex thinking that leads to a substantiated judgement. A
‘judgement’ at Level 4 will require reasoning that will be backed up by historical knowledge and
understanding which is referenced to the judgement. However, as with other questions, it is frequently a
characteristic of Level 4 and perfectly acceptable that the answer may in the judgement appreciate the
validity of several different relevant aspects as evidenced by the site. It is common though to see responses
that consider together the relative importance of different aspects of the site or the interaction of them.
Use of military force in Yorkshire
• Use of military – i.e. ‘The main way William secured control was
through harsh treatment of rebels. How far does a study of Yorkshire
support this statement?’
• Evidence and examples of harsh treatment of rebels in Yorkshire?
• Was this constant throughout his rule – or did it change over time?
• Evidence and examples of other strategies to address rebellions in
Yorkshire?
Use of patronage in Yorkshire
• Use of patronage - i.e. ‘The main way William secured control was
through appointment of loyal supporters to positions of power. How
far does a study of Yorkshire support this statement?’
• Evidence and examples of use of patronage in Yorkshire?
• Was this constant throughout his rule – or did it change over time?
• Evidence and examples of other strategies to secure control in
Yorkshire?
Use of Church in Yorkshire
• Use of religion - i.e. ‘The main way William established legitimacy for
his rule was through the use of the Church. How far does a study of
Yorkshire support this statement?’
• Evidence and examples of use of the Church in Yorkshire?
• Was this constant throughout his rule – or did it change over time?
• Evidence and examples of other strategies to establish legitimacy in
Yorkshire?