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What was the purpose of the school established by Alfred at his court?
What was the purpose of the school established by Alfred at his court?
- To educate the children of the nobility (correct)
- To spread Christianity among the nobles
- To develop a new code of laws for Wessex
- To provide military training to the children of nobility
Why did Alfred's aim of bringing literacy to all free-born men not achieve success?
Why did Alfred's aim of bringing literacy to all free-born men not achieve success?
- Due to the lack of skilled teachers
- The information is not provided in the text (correct)
- Due to the limited availability of books
- Due to lack of funding for the school
What was the result of Aethelbald's revolt against his father in 856?
What was the result of Aethelbald's revolt against his father in 856?
- Aethelwulf was overthrown
- Aethelbald was exiled
- Aethelbald secured a share in the kingdom (correct)
- Aethelbald became the king
Who was Alfred's biographer?
Who was Alfred's biographer?
What was the significance of Egbert's Stone?
What was the significance of Egbert's Stone?
What was the occupation of the person who built the commemorative tower in 1770?
What was the occupation of the person who built the commemorative tower in 1770?
At which location did Alfred gather his supporters for a meeting?
At which location did Alfred gather his supporters for a meeting?
What was the outcome of the battle at Edington?
What was the outcome of the battle at Edington?
What was one of Alfred's first acts following the peace settlement?
What was one of Alfred's first acts following the peace settlement?
What did Alfred ensure through the witan?
What did Alfred ensure through the witan?
What did Alfred take control of in the peace settlement?
What did Alfred take control of in the peace settlement?
What was a significant outcome of the naval victory of 882?
What was a significant outcome of the naval victory of 882?
What was the primary purpose of the construction of the burhs?
What was the primary purpose of the construction of the burhs?
What was the key feature of Alfred's reorganization of the army?
What was the key feature of Alfred's reorganization of the army?
What was the estimated number of men available for military service from Alfred's burhs?
What was the estimated number of men available for military service from Alfred's burhs?
What was Alfred's reputation in terms of wisdom and good habits?
What was Alfred's reputation in terms of wisdom and good habits?
Why is Alfred remembered as 'the Great'?
Why is Alfred remembered as 'the Great'?
