Alfred the Great: The Battle of Edington

What was the purpose of the school established by Alfred at his court?

To educate the children of the nobility

Why did Alfred's aim of bringing literacy to all free-born men not achieve success?

The information is not provided in the text

What was the result of Aethelbald's revolt against his father in 856?

Aethelbald secured a share in the kingdom

Who was Alfred's biographer?

Asser, a Welsh monk from St.Davids Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Egbert's Stone?

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

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

A wealthy banker Signup and view all the answers

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

Egbert's Stone Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the battle at Edington?

Alfred's levies defeated Guthrum's veterans Signup and view all the answers

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

Building a sea fleet Signup and view all the answers

What did Alfred ensure through the witan?

The succession of his sons to the throne Signup and view all the answers

What did Alfred take control of in the peace settlement?

Wessex and western Mercia Signup and view all the answers

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

The Vikings stopped raiding the English coastline Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide a network of strongpoints against Viking invasions Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

27,000 Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Why is Alfred remembered as 'the Great'?

Because of his military campaigns and reforms Signup and view all the answers