Alfred the Great: The Battle of Edington
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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?

  • 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?

  • Aethelwulf was overthrown
  • Aethelbald was exiled
  • Aethelbald secured a share in the kingdom (correct)
  • Aethelbald became the king

    • Who was Alfred's biographer?

    <p>Asser, a Welsh monk from St.Davids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Egbert's Stone?

    <p>It was the rallying point for Alfred's remaining supporters in the spring of 878</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the occupation of the person who built the commemorative tower in 1770?

    <p>A wealthy banker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which location did Alfred gather his supporters for a meeting?

    <p>Egbert's Stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the battle at Edington?

    <p>Alfred's levies defeated Guthrum's veterans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of Alfred's first acts following the peace settlement?

    <p>Building a sea fleet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Alfred ensure through the witan?

    <p>The succession of his sons to the throne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Alfred take control of in the peace settlement?

    <p>Wessex and western Mercia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of the naval victory of 882?

    <p>The Vikings stopped raiding the English coastline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the construction of the burhs?

    <p>To provide a network of strongpoints against Viking invasions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the key feature of Alfred's reorganization of the army?

    <p>The fyrd, the peasant levy, did not have to serve all at once</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the estimated number of men available for military service from Alfred's burhs?

    <p>27,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Alfred's reputation in terms of wisdom and good habits?

    <p>He was superior to his brothers in wisdom and good habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Alfred remembered as 'the Great'?

    <p>Because of his military campaigns and reforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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