Anglo-Saxon England Quiz

What marked the beginning of the early Middle Ages in Britain after the Romans left in AD 410?

• The establishment of monasteries

• The invasion by Picts and Scots from Scotland and Ireland, and others

• The unification of England under Athelstan

• The decline of Christianity

Who were the leaders that asked for help from the Jutes to defend against invasions in AD 449?

• Alfred the Great

• Vortigern

• St Columba and St Aidan

• Athelstan

What was the primary construction material used by Anglo-Saxons for their homes?

• Stone

• Bricks

• Wood or wattle and daub

• Metal

Which king is credited with uniting England during the Anglo-Saxon period?

• Vortigern

• Alfred the Great

• Athelstan

• Hengist

What significant role did monasteries play in Anglo-Saxon England?

• They served as military forts

• They were centers for trade and commerce

• They spread Christianity and helped the poor

• They were used as royal residences

What year did the Vikings first invade England?

• 793 AD

• 789 AD

• 876 AD

• 1066 AD

What was the primary reason the Vikings raided Lindisfarne in AD 793?

• To establish a new settlement

• To conquer England

• To collect treasures and slaves

• To spread Christianity

What tax was introduced by the Anglo-Saxon kings as a payment to the Viking invaders?

• Danegeld

• Wergeld

• Tribute

• Fyrd

Who was the Viking leader defeated by Alfred the Great at the Battle of Edington?

• Harald Hardrada

• Guthrum

• Harold Godwinson

• William the Conqueror

What significant event marked the end of Anglo-Saxon or Viking rule in England?

• The signing of the Danelaw

• The Battle of Stamford Bridge

• The coronation of Edward the Confessor

• The Battle of Hastings in 1066