Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88 - Paper 2 - Option B1 - British depth study

Sep 5, 2026

GCSE History Pearson Edexcel (9–1) Paper 2: British depth study, Option B1 focuses on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England around c1060–88. The paper guides candidates to answer Question 1(a), 1(b), and either 1(c)(i) or 1(c)(ii), with a total of 32 marks and 55 minutes to complete responses in the provided spaces. Instructions specify using black ink or ball-point pen, filling in candidate details, and checking answers if time remains.

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Paper 2: British depth study

Option B1: Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88

Question 1(a)

Question 1(b)

Question 1(c)(i) or 1(c)(ii)

Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information | Candidate surname | Other names | | --- | --- | Centre Number Candidate Number | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1) | Time 55 minutes | Paper reference

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􀂡 􀂡 | | | PAPER 2: British depth study | | | Option B1: Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, | | | c1060–88 | | You do not need any other materials. Total Marks Instructions • Use black ink or ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and candidate number. • Answer questions 1(a), 1(b) and either 1(c)(i) or 1(c)(ii). • Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. Information • The total mark for this paper is 32. • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it . • Check your answers if you have time at the end . Turn over P68667A ©2022 Pearson Education Ltd. Q:1/1/1/1/1/1/ *P68667A0112* Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88 Answer Question 1(a), Question 1(b) and EITHER Question 1(c)(i) OR Question 1(c)(ii). 1 (a) Describe two features of the Norman aristocracy. (4) Feature 1 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Feature 2 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... ............................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................... ...................... .........

FAQs

How long is the exam and what is the total mark value for this paper?

The exam time is 55 minutes, and the total mark for the paper is 32.

Which questions must be answered for Option B1?

Candidates must answer Question 1(a), Question 1(b), and either Question 1(c)(i) or Question 1(c)(ii).

What guidance is given for answering Question 1(b) about the uprising against Tostig in 1065?

The paper instructs candidates to explain the reasons, and it provides required elements including the Earldom of Northumbria and taxation, alongside information of their own.

Sep 5, 2026

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