King Alfred the Great
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What did King Alfred commission to be translated into the West Saxon dialect of OE?

  • Anglo-Saxon texts
  • Greek texts
  • Old Norse texts
  • Latin texts (correct)

    • What was the result of King Alfred's defensive measures during the war against the Danes?

  • The war ended in a stalemate
  • The Danes failed to make further advances (correct)
  • The Danes conquered Wessex
  • The Danes overpowered Alfred's forces

    • What was the significance of the word 'Englisc' during King Alfred's rule?

  • It denoted both the language and people under his rule (correct)
  • It was a term for the West Saxon dialect
  • It symbolized the unification of different dialects
  • It referred to the Viking invaders

    • What did King Alfred's promotion of the West Saxon dialect lead to in Old English?

    <p>Standardization of the West Saxon dialect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to consider the nineteenth century when discussing King Alfred's credit for promoting English and Englishness?

    <p>The credit may be colored by the nationalism of that period</p> Signup and view all the answers

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