DP History Questionbank
1: Monarchies in England and France (1066–1223)
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Description
- Pre-Norman England and the impact of the Norman invasion
- Normans in England: William I, Duke of Normandy (King of England 1066–1087); establishment of authority; domestic and foreign policies; Domesday Book; Henry I (1100–1135)
- Angevin Commonwealth: Henry II (1154–1189); policies in England, Ireland and Gascony
- The Duchy of Normandy and its relations with France: rivalry and wars between the dukes of Normandy, as kings of England, and the kings of France; role played by John, Richard I, Henry II and Phillip II; effects in England and France
- Extension of the royal demesne and power in France under the Capetians (1108–1223); expansion of Capetian power under Louis VI, Louis VII and Philip II, the nature of their governments, and reasons for their success in expanding royal authority
- Comparison of the nature of royal government in England and France
Directly related questions
- 17M.3op4.HL.TZ0.1: “The Norman invasion in 1066 had little impact on the people of England.” Discuss.
- 17M.3op4.HL.TZ0.2: Compare and contrast the nature of royal government in England and France.
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20N.3op4.HL.TZ0.2:
Examine the reasons for conflict between the kings of England and France between 1154 and 1216.
- 20N.3op4.HL.TZ0.1: “The main aim of William I’s foreign policy was to protect his conquest of England.” Discuss.
- 17N.3op4.HL.TZ0.01: With reference to England, to what extent were Henry II’s reforms to local government more...
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17N.3op4.HL.TZ0.02:
Discuss the causes and consequences of the wars between Philip II (Philip Augustus) and King John.
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21M.3op4.HL.TZ0.2:
Compare and contrast the changing nature of government in France and England.
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21M.3op4.HL.TZ0.1:
“Henry II’s campaigns in Europe were defensive rather than aggressive.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
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18M.3op4.HL.TZ0.2:
“Philip II (Philip Augustus) was a more effective ruler than Louis VII.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
- 18M.3op4.HL.TZ0.1: Discuss the significance of the Domesday Book to the consolidation of Norman authority in England.
- 21N.3op4.HL.TZ0.2: Evaluate the success of Richard I and John against the French in Normandy.
- 21N.3op4.HL.TZ0.1 : Evaluate the effectiveness of Henry II’s policies in England and Ireland.
- 18N.3op4.HL.TZ0.2: Evaluate the methods used by Henry II to restore royal power at the beginning of his reign.
- 18N.3op4.HL.TZ0.1: Discuss the changes that occurred in English government and administration as a result of the...
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22M.3op4.HL.TZ0.2:
“Both Louis VII and Philip II (Philip Augustus) were able to expand royal power in France.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
- 22M.3op4.HL.TZ0.1: Evaluate the methods used by William I to establish his authority in England.
- 19M.3op4.HL.TZ0.1: “The Norman invasion introduced many changes to the government and administration of England.”...
- 19M.3op4.HL.TZ0.2: Examine the role of Philip II in gaining Normandy for the French Crown.
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19N.3op4.HL.TZ0.2:
“Louis VI increased the authority of the monarchy in France.” Discuss.
- 19N.3op4.HL.TZ0.1: “Henry I restored peace and stability to England.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Sub sections and their related questions
Pre-Norman England and the impact of the Norman invasion
- 17M.3op4.HL.TZ0.1: “The Norman invasion in 1066 had little impact on the people of England.” Discuss.
- 18N.3op4.HL.TZ0.1: Discuss the changes that occurred in English government and administration as a result of the...
- 19M.3op4.HL.TZ0.1: “The Norman invasion introduced many changes to the government and administration of England.”...
Normans in England: William I, Duke of Normandy (King of England 1066–1087); establishment of authority; domestic and foreign policies; Domesday Book; Henry I (1100–1135)
- 18M.3op4.HL.TZ0.1: Discuss the significance of the Domesday Book to the consolidation of Norman authority in England.
- 19N.3op4.HL.TZ0.1: “Henry I restored peace and stability to England.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
- 20N.3op4.HL.TZ0.1: “The main aim of William I’s foreign policy was to protect his conquest of England.” Discuss.
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21M.3op4.HL.TZ0.1:
“Henry II’s campaigns in Europe were defensive rather than aggressive.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
- 22M.3op4.HL.TZ0.1: Evaluate the methods used by William I to establish his authority in England.
Angevin Commonwealth: Henry II (1154–1189); policies in England, Ireland and Gascony
- 17N.3op4.HL.TZ0.01: With reference to England, to what extent were Henry II’s reforms to local government more...
- 18N.3op4.HL.TZ0.2: Evaluate the methods used by Henry II to restore royal power at the beginning of his reign.
- 21N.3op4.HL.TZ0.1 : Evaluate the effectiveness of Henry II’s policies in England and Ireland.
The Duchy of Normandy and its relations with France: rivalry and wars between the dukes of Normandy, as kings of England, and the kings of France; role played by John, Richard I, Henry II and Phillip II; effects in England and France
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17N.3op4.HL.TZ0.02:
Discuss the causes and consequences of the wars between Philip II (Philip Augustus) and King John.
- 19M.3op4.HL.TZ0.2: Examine the role of Philip II in gaining Normandy for the French Crown.
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20N.3op4.HL.TZ0.2:
Examine the reasons for conflict between the kings of England and France between 1154 and 1216.
- 21N.3op4.HL.TZ0.2: Evaluate the success of Richard I and John against the French in Normandy.
Extension of the royal demesne and power in France under the Capetians (1108–1223); expansion of Capetian power under Louis VI, Louis VII and Philip II, the nature of their governments, and reasons for their success in expanding royal authority
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18M.3op4.HL.TZ0.2:
“Philip II (Philip Augustus) was a more effective ruler than Louis VII.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
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19N.3op4.HL.TZ0.2:
“Louis VI increased the authority of the monarchy in France.” Discuss.
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22M.3op4.HL.TZ0.2:
“Both Louis VII and Philip II (Philip Augustus) were able to expand royal power in France.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Comparison of the nature of royal government in England and France
- 17M.3op4.HL.TZ0.2: Compare and contrast the nature of royal government in England and France.
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21M.3op4.HL.TZ0.2:
Compare and contrast the changing nature of government in France and England.
