"Q4 The historic environment" is one of the questions on AQA GCSE History Paper 2, Section B. Here are 4 questions written in that format for Norman England, each with a mark scheme to check your answer against. This question is marked out of 16.
Historic environment: the Battle of Hastings, the specified site for the 2027 exams.
Q4 The historic environment
‘The main reason for Harold Godwinson’s defeat at the Battle of Hastings was where the battle was fought.’
How far does a study of the Battle of Hastings support this statement?
Explain your answer.
You should refer to the Battle of Hastings and your contextual knowledge.
Historic environment: the White Tower, the specified site for the 2028 exams.
Q4 The historic environment
‘The main influence on the design of the White Tower was the Normans’ own building tradition from Normandy.’
How far does a study of the White Tower support this statement?
Explain your answer.
You should refer to the White Tower and your contextual knowledge.
Historic environment: The Battle of Hastings, the specified site for the 2027 exams.
Q4 The historic environment
‘The main consequence of the Battle of Hastings was the death of Harold Godwinson and his brothers.’
How far does a study of the Battle of Hastings support this statement?
Explain your answer.
You should refer to the Battle of Hastings and your contextual knowledge.
Historic environment: The White Tower, the specified site for the 2028 exams.
Q4 The historic environment
‘The main reason for the building of the White Tower was to control the people of London.’
How far does a study of the White Tower support this statement?
Explain your answer.
You should refer to the White Tower and your contextual knowledge.
