12 Questions
Where did the first Viking attack in Britain take place?
Monastery at Lindisfarne
Who was the English king during the 9th century?
Alfred the Great
What was the name the Vikings gave to York?
Jorvik
Why did the Vikings find England attractive?
Good farming land
What deal did Alfred the Great make with the Vikings for peace?
Gave them lands in the north and east of England
What prevented the Vikings from completely conquering England?
The Anglo-Saxon resistance
Why was Ethelred the Unready not fit to be a king according to the text?
He was weak and unsuccessful in leading his country in battle.
What was the consequence of Ethelred's invasion on the Vikings' families in 1002 CE?
It angered the King of Denmark, leading to a retaliatory invasion of England.
What event directly led to Edward the Confessor becoming the King of England?
The death of Ethelred the Unready.
Why did Cnut (Canute) taking over the throne make England part of the Viking empire?
His strong military conquests.
What was the outcome of Edward the Confessor's death in 1066?
The Battle of Hastings and William the Conqueror's reign.
What was one reason why King Sweyn invaded England?
In response to Ethelred's invasion and killing of Viking families.
Study Notes
Viking Attacks in Britain
- The first Viking attack in Britain took place in 793 CE at the monastery of Lindisfarne, off the coast of Northumbria.
English Kings of the 9th Century
- The English king during the 9th century was Egbert of Wessex.
Viking Conquests
- The Vikings gave the name Jorvik to York, which they captured and made their capital in 866 CE.
- The Vikings found England attractive due to its rich monasteries and easy access to plunder.
Peace Deal with Alfred the Great
- Alfred the Great made a deal with the Vikings, known as the Treaty of Wedmore, which established a boundary between Wessex and the Danelaw, a Viking-ruled territory.
Prevention of Complete Conquest
- The Vikings were prevented from completely conquering England due to the strong resistance of King Alfred and the Wessex army.
Ethelred the Unready
- Ethelred the Unready was not fit to be a king due to his poor decision-making and inability to defend against Viking attacks.
Consequences of Ethelred's Invasion
- In 1002 CE, Ethelred's invasion of the Vikings led to the St. Brice's Day massacre, where many Viking families were killed.
Rise of Edward the Confessor
- The event that directly led to Edward the Confessor becoming the King of England was the death of King Harthacnut in 1042 CE.
Cnut's Takeover and the Viking Empire
- Cnut (Canute) taking over the throne in 1016 CE made England part of the Viking empire, with Cnut ruling both England and Denmark.
Edward the Confessor's Death
- The outcome of Edward the Confessor's death in 1066 CE was a succession crisis, with multiple claimants to the throne.
King Sweyn's Invasion
- One reason why King Sweyn invaded England was to avenge the death of his sister, who was killed during the St. Brice's Day massacre.
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