The Dilemma of Edward the Holy
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>&quot;King of the English&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Scots want when they invaded north Britain?

    <p>Better farmland for their settlements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group invaded Britain at about the same time as the Anglo-Saxons?

    <p>The Scots (Scoti) from Ireland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the home of the Pictish tribes before it became Scotland?

    <p>Pictland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'Easter' come from according to the text?

    <p>The name of the Anglo-Saxon goddess of the dawn, Eostre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to Harold Godwinson having to march his men 310 miles to Hastings?

    <p>The death of the last 'Viking King'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the battle at Stamford Bridge?

    <p>Harald Hardrada and King Harold's brother Tostig were killed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Harold Godwinson have to position 7000 troops on the south coast of England?

    <p>To defend against a potential invasion by William of Normandy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Harold Godwinson's men achieve victory at Stamford Bridge?

    <p>They broke through and killed Harald Hardrada and King Harold's brother Tostig</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the situation bad for England after the death of King Edward?

    <p>There was no clear heir to the throne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Harold Godwinson's claim to the throne face opposition despite being chosen by strong and important men in England?

    <p>He had already promised to support William of Normandy's claim</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event was seen as a sign from God of future trouble after King Edward's death?

    <p>The sighting of a great flaming comet across the sky</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Edith Godwinson play in the succession crisis after King Edward's death?

    <p>She supported Harold Godwinson's claim to the throne</p> Signup and view all the answers

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