1962
SCOTTISH CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION
History
Ordinary
HISTORY
Ordinary Grade
Friday, 18th May—9.30 a.m. to 12 noon
All candidates must attempt FIVE questions ; of these,
at least ONE and not more than THREE, must be chosen
from Section VI and the remainder from ONE other
Section only.
Marks may be deducted for bad spelling and bad
punctuation, and for writing that is difficult to read.
The value attached to each question, or to each part of
a question, is shown in the margin.
SECTION I (1057-1488)
Marks
1. How do you account for William of Normandy’s success in conquering
England ? (10)
In what ways did England benefit or suffer from his rule ? (10)
2. Describe the life of a twelfth century peasant in either Scotland or England.
Refer especially to work, food, clothing, shelter, and the government of his
home district. (20)
3. What did David I do in Scotland to encourage {a) the establishment of
monasteries and (&) feudalism ? (12)
Outline his relations with England. (8)
4. In what circumstances did John agree to Magna Carta ? (8)
Indicate and explain its most important provisions. (12)
5. What were the objects of the Third Crusade ? (5)
Give an account of it, explaining why it was not more successful. (15)
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