Alfred the Great and Bishop Asser
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What was Alfred determined to restore in his kingdom?

  • Learning and education (correct)
  • Foreign alliances
  • Agriculture and trade
  • Military power

    • Who did Alfred invite to his court to help with his goal of restoring learning and education?

  • Scholars from home and abroad (correct)
  • Businessmen from neighboring kingdoms
  • Military generals
  • Artisans skilled in building castles

    • What was Alfred's background before he started learning to read and write?

  • He was a professional musician
  • He was a scholar from a young age
  • He was a merchant trading goods with foreign lands
  • He was brought up to be a soldier and enjoyed hunting (correct)

    • Who helped Alfred in learning to read and write when he was almost forty years old?

    <p>Bishop Asser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were collected by the monastery during Alfred's learning journey?

    <p>Songs, stories, and monastery records</p> Signup and view all the answers

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