Anglo-Saxons and Vikings: History Learning Quizzes for Year 3

Question 1

What was a common weapon used by the Vikings?

Accepted Answer

Sword

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Spear

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Bow and arrow

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Crossbow

Question 2

Which battle led to the end of Anglo-Saxon rule in England?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Hastings

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Battle of York

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Battle of Stamford Bridge

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Battle of Agincourt

Question 3

What was a major consequence of the Viking raids on Britain?

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The Vikings caused widespread destruction and loss of life.

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The Vikings taught the Anglo-Saxons how to build better homes.

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The Vikings spread Christianity throughout Britain.

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The Vikings helped to unite Britain under one leader.

Question 4

Which of these weapons was commonly used by the Vikings?

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Battle axe

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Spear

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Sword

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Crossbow

Question 5

Which of these was NOT a type of Viking ship?

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Galleys

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Longships

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Knarr

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Drakkars

Question 6

The Vikings were known for their fierce battles. Which weapon was NOT commonly used by the Vikings?

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Crossbow

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Sword

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Axe

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Spear

Question 7

What was a significant effect of the Viking raids on Britain?

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The Vikings created settlements in Britain.

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The Anglo-Saxons were forced to become Christians.

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The Vikings shared new farming methods with Britain.

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The Vikings brought the Black Death to Britain.

Question 8

Who was the first king to unite all of England after the Romans left?

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King Alfred

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King Canute

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King Harold

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King Edward

Question 9

What were two features of Viking ships?

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They were made of wood.

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They had sails and oars.

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They were used for fishing.

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They were decorated with gold and silver.

Question 10

Which Anglo-Saxon king defended England against the Vikings?

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Alfred the Great

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Harold Godwinson

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Edward the Confessor

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Athelstan

Question 11

Which Anglo-Saxon king led the victory against the Vikings at the Battle of Edington?

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King Alfred the Great

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King Harold

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King Canute

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King Ethelred the Unready

Question 12

Who was the Anglo-Saxon king who fought bravely against the Vikings and helped protect England?

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Alfred the Great

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Aethelred the Confused

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Canute the Conqueror

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Harold the Brave

Question 13

Which king led the Anglo-Saxons to victory against the Vikings at the Battle of Edington?

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King Alfred

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King Canute

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King Harold

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King Athelstan

Question 14

Which Anglo-Saxon king led the victory against the Vikings at the Battle of Ethandun?

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King Alfred the Great

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King Canute

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King Harold II

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King Athelstan

Question 15

Which Anglo-Saxon king led the victory against the Vikings at the Battle of Edington in 878 AD?

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King Alfred the Great

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King Canute

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King Edward the Confessor

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King Harold Godwinson

Question 16

Who was the first king to unite all of England under one rule?

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Athelstan

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Alfred the Great

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Canute

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Harold Godwinson

Question 17

Which of these was NOT a way that the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings changed Britain?

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Invading from the east

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Introducing new farming techniques

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Establishing towns and cities

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Converting the population to Christianity

Question 18

Who was the first king of England from the Anglo-Saxons?

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Egbert

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Aethelred

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Alfred

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Canute

Question 19

Who was the first king to unite all of England?

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King Egbert

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King Alfred

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King Canute

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King Harold Godwinson

Question 20

What did the Vikings primarily use to shield themselves in battles?

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Shields

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Swords

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Helmets

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Armor

Question 21

Where did the Vikings establish most of their settlements in Britain?

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Along the coast and on islands

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In the middle of forests

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On top of mountains

Question 22

What was a key difference between Anglo-Saxon and Viking ships?

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Anglo-Saxon ships had one mast, while Viking ships had two.

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Anglo-Saxon ships were bigger.

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Anglo-Saxon ships were faster.

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Anglo-Saxon ships were for fishing, while Viking ships were for raiding.

Question 23

Which weapon was NOT used by the Vikings in their raids and battles?

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Crossbow

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Sword

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Spear

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Axe

Question 24

What advantage did the Vikings have that allowed them to raid many places?

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Large and sturdy ships

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Magical abilities

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Peaceful and friendly nature

Question 25

Which of these was NOT a weapon used by the Vikings?

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Bows and arrows

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Swords

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Axes

Question 26

Which weapon was NOT used by the Vikings?

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Crossbow

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Sword

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Axe

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Spear

Question 27

Where did the Vikings build most of their settlements in Britain?

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By rivers and the sea

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In forests

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On mountains

Question 28

What special feature of Viking ships helped them move quickly and explore new lands?

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Shallow hulls for sailing in shallow waters

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Steam engines for faster speed

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Multiple masts with colorful sails

Question 29

Who led the Anglo-Saxons to victory at the Battle of Ashdown?

Accepted Answer

King Alfred

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King Canute

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King Harold

Question 30

Who led the Anglo-Saxons?

Accepted Answer

The Anglo-Saxon kings and queens

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The Vikings

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The Roman emperors

Question 31

Who led the English army to victory against the Vikings at the Battle of Hastings?

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William the Conqueror

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Alfred the Great

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King Canute

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King Athelstan

Question 32

What weapon did the Vikings use in battle?

Accepted Answer

Battle-axe

Accepted Answer

Sword

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Crossbow

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Musket

Question 33

Which of these ships was **not** used by the Vikings?

Accepted Answer

Galleon

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Longship

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Knarr

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Dragon Ship

Question 34

Which of the following best describes the major trade routes used by the Vikings and the impact of their trading activities on the economy and culture of Britain?

Accepted Answer

The Vikings set up trade routes along the coasts of Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, and even as far as North America.

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The Vikings traded mainly with Scandinavia and Russia, exchanging goods like furs, amber, and slaves.

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Viking trade had little effect on the economy and culture of Britain because they were mainly raiders and conquerors.

Question 35

What was a major challenge faced by the Anglo-Saxons during the Viking invasions?

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Disunity among kingdoms

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Faster Viking ships

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Lack of weapons

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Unfamiliarity with Viking tactics

Question 36

Which technology was most important to the Vikings?

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Shipbuilding

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Pottery making

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Farming

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Weaving

Question 37

How did the Kingdom of Wessex protect itself from Viking raids differently from other Anglo-Saxon kingdoms?

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Built a strong navy to guard its coastline and fight off Viking ships

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Formed alliances with other kingdoms to combine forces against the Vikings

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Paid money to the Vikings to convince them to leave

Question 38

How did the Vikings' arrival in England influence the English language?

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Viking words, like 'berserk' and 'skull', were added to English.

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The Vikings changed how English words were pronounced, making them sound softer.

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The Vikings introduced their grammar rules to English.

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The Vikings' arrival had no impact on the English language.

Question 39

The Vikings often raided settlements in Britain. Which of these features helped them choose which settlements to attack?

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Rivers and coasts

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Forests

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Mountains

Question 40

Who were the people who came to Britain in the 5th century and settled there?

Accepted Answer

Anglo-Saxons

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Vikings

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Romans

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Celts

Question 41

What kind of government did the Anglo-Saxons have?

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Monarchy - ruled by a king or queen

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Democracy - where the people choose their leaders

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Republic - where the people elect their leaders

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Oligarchy - where a small group of people have the power

Question 42

Which Anglo-Saxon king became a Christian?

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Alfred the Great

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Æthelred the Unready

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Cnut the Great

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Edward the Confessor

Question 43

When did the Vikings first arrive in Britain?

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8th century

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5th century

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7th century

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9th century

Question 44

What were the Viking ships called?

Accepted Answer

Drakkars

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Galleys

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Cogs

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Caravels

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a lasting influence of the Anglo-Saxons?

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The Roman Catholic Church

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The English language

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The legal system

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The monarchy

Question 46

Which Anglo-Saxon king became a Christian?

Accepted Answer

King Alfred

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King Canute

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King Athelstan

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King Edward the Confessor

Question 47

Who was the Viking leader who ruled most of England for a time?

Accepted Answer

Cnut the Great

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Ragnar Lothbrok

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Erik the Red

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Harald Hardrada

Question 48

What kind of houses did the Anglo-Saxons live in?

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Long houses

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Villas

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Cottages

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Castles

Question 49

What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon alphabet?

Accepted Answer

The Futhorc

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The Latin alphabet

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The Greek alphabet

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The Cyrillic alphabet

Question 50

Which battle was important in Anglo-Saxon history?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Athelney

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The Battle of Hastings

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The Battle of Boudicca

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The Battle of Waterloo

Question 51

Which British city was a major Viking settlement?

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York

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London

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Paris

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Dublin

Question 52

After the Romans left, who were the first people to arrive in Britain?

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The Saxons

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The Vikings

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The Normans

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The Celts

Question 53

Name the famous Anglo-Saxon epic poem.

Accepted Answer

Beowulf

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The Odyssey

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The Canterbury Tales

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The Iliad

Question 54

When did the Vikings first attack Britain?

Accepted Answer

8th century

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5th century

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10th century

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12th century

Question 55

Which Viking leader conquered much of England in the 10th century?

Accepted Answer

Canute

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Sweyn Forkbeard

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Erik the Red

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Harald Hardrada

Question 56

Which Anglo-Saxon king defeated the Vikings at the Battle of Ashdown?

Accepted Answer

King Alfred

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King Canute

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King Athelstan

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King Edward the Confessor

Question 57

What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon group that advised the king?

Accepted Answer

The Witan

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The Parliament

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The House of Lords

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The House of Commons

Question 58

How did the Viking raids impact Anglo-Saxon society?

Accepted Answer

Weakened Anglo-Saxon kingdoms

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Strengthened Anglo-Saxon kingdoms

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Boosted trade and commerce

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Caused a decline in Christianity

Question 59

What type of boats did the Vikings use to travel across the seas and rivers?

Accepted Answer

Longboats with shallow hulls

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Round boats made of animal skins

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Square boats with high masts

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Small, wooden boats with sails made of silk

Question 60

How did the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings interact and share ideas?

Accepted Answer

They traded goods and shared knowledge.

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They spoke different languages and had different beliefs.

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They had no contact with each other.

Question 61

How did controlling farming help the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings maintain power in their territories?

Accepted Answer

It provided food and wealth, giving them influence and power.

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It helped them build strong armies for conquering new lands.

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It allowed them to form alliances with other groups.

Question 62

Who were the first group of people to settle in Britain after the Romans left?

Accepted Answer

Anglo-Saxons

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Vikings

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Celts

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Normans

Question 63

What type of government did the Anglo-Saxons typically have?

Accepted Answer

Monarchy

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Oligarchy

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Dictatorship

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Republic

Question 64

What was the name of the alphabet that the Anglo-Saxons developed?

Accepted Answer

Runes

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Latin Alphabet

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Greek Alphabet

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Celtic Alphabet