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What event led to Alfred becoming King at the age of 22?
What event led to Alfred becoming King at the age of 22?
- The appointment by the Pope as the new King
- His successful victory at the Battle of Ashdown
- The conquest of all Anglo-Saxon kingdoms by the Vikings
- The death of his older brothers in battle (correct)
What did Alfred do after his victory at the Battle of Edington in 878?
What did Alfred do after his victory at the Battle of Edington in 878?
- He traveled to Rome to meet with the Pope
- He continued to engage in battles against the Vikings
- He focused on rebuilding educational institutions and restoring the kingdom
- He established peace and set up territorial boundaries for Vikings and Anglo-Saxons (correct)
What did Alfred do as King to rebuild the kingdom?
What did Alfred do as King to rebuild the kingdom?
- He traveled extensively to negotiate peace treaties with Viking leaders
- He established himself as supreme ruler over all Viking territories
- He rebuilt educational institutions like schools and monasteries (correct)
- He led the Wessex army to numerous victories against the Vikings
What title did Alfred assume after taking control of London?
What title did Alfred assume after taking control of London?
What did the Scots want when they invaded north Britain?
What did the Scots want when they invaded north Britain?
Which group invaded Britain at about the same time as the Anglo-Saxons?
Which group invaded Britain at about the same time as the Anglo-Saxons?
What was the name of the home of the Pictish tribes before it became Scotland?
What was the name of the home of the Pictish tribes before it became Scotland?
What does the word 'Easter' come from according to the text?
What does the word 'Easter' come from according to the text?
What event led to Harold Godwinson having to march his men 310 miles to Hastings?
What event led to Harold Godwinson having to march his men 310 miles to Hastings?
What was the outcome of the battle at Stamford Bridge?
What was the outcome of the battle at Stamford Bridge?
Why did Harold Godwinson have to position 7000 troops on the south coast of England?
Why did Harold Godwinson have to position 7000 troops on the south coast of England?
How did Harold Godwinson's men achieve victory at Stamford Bridge?
How did Harold Godwinson's men achieve victory at Stamford Bridge?
Why was the situation bad for England after the death of King Edward?
Why was the situation bad for England after the death of King Edward?
Why did Harold Godwinson's claim to the throne face opposition despite being chosen by strong and important men in England?
Why did Harold Godwinson's claim to the throne face opposition despite being chosen by strong and important men in England?
What event was seen as a sign from God of future trouble after King Edward's death?
What event was seen as a sign from God of future trouble after King Edward's death?
What role did Edith Godwinson play in the succession crisis after King Edward's death?
What role did Edith Godwinson play in the succession crisis after King Edward's death?
