10 Questions
What did Alfred the Great believe was just as important as winning battles?
Studying, praying, and making good laws
Why did Alfred send a letter to each of his bishops?
To address the lack of churchmen who could understand their service books
What did Alfred observe about the churches all over England before they were ravaged by the Vikings?
They were filled with treasures and books
What did Alfred mention as one of the consequences of the destruction of monasteries and libraries by the Vikings?
Few churchmen who could understand their service books
What parallel did Alfred draw between himself and Charlemagne?
Both believed in the importance of studying, praying, and making good laws
What did Alfred the Great believe was equally important to winning battles?
Studying, praying, and making good laws
Why did Alfred send letters to each of his bishops?
To address the lack of educated churchmen in England
What was one of the consequences of the destruction of monasteries and libraries by the Vikings?
Reduced availability of service books for churchmen
Which aspect of Alfred's life's work involved building warships and strongholds?
Reforming the army of Wessex
What did Alfred observe about the churches all over England before they were ravaged by the Vikings?
They were filled with treasures and books
Study Notes
Alfred the Great
- Remembered as the king who saved England from the Danes
- Defeated the Danes in battle, built warships and strongholds (burhs) for defense, and reformed the army of Wessex
- Believed that studying, praying, and making good laws were just as important as winning battles, similar to Charlemagne
Education and Learning
- Sent a letter to each of his bishops, reminiscing about his childhood
- Recalled that churches in England were once filled with treasures and books
- Noted that the destruction of monasteries and libraries by the Vikings led to a scarcity of churchmen who could understand service books in England or translate Latin into English
Alfred's Vision
- Recognized the importance of education and took steps to promote it
- Worked to restore knowledge and learning in England, earning him the title "England's schoolmaster"
Test your knowledge on King Alfred the Great, the king who saved England from the Danes and is remembered as England's schoolmaster. Learn about his military achievements, reforms, and his belief in studying, praying, and making good laws.
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