Viking History and Anglo-Saxon Conflicts

The video explores the history of Vikings in England, starting with their arrival and early attacks, including the infamous raid on Lindisfarne in 793 AD. It covers the Danish invasion, the establishment of the Danelaw, and the cultural and linguistic interactions between the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons. The narrative continues with the rise of Viking kings, political changes, and the formation of the Danish Empire under Knut. The video concludes with the end of Anglo-Saxon England following the Norman Conquest in 1066.

What year did the first real Viking attack on England occur?

• AD 1014

• AD 793

• AD 865

• AD 878

Which monastery was attacked by the Vikings in AD 793?

• Winchester

• Lindisfarne

• London

• Canterbury

What was the name given to the northern and eastern lands controlled by the Danes?

• Wessex

• Northumbria

• Mercia

• Danelaw

Which treaty divided the land between the Danes and the Saxons?

• Treaty of Eddington

• Treaty of Lindisfarne

• Treaty of York

• Treaty of Wedmore

Who was the legendary Viking leader whose sons led the invasion army in AD 865?

• Harald Hardrada

• Sweyn Forkbeard

• Ragnar Lothbrok

• Eric Bloodaxe

What was the name of the payment made to the Danes to prevent their attacks?

• Scutage

• Tribute

• Wergild

• Danegeld

Who led the Viking attacks on England in AD 1003?

• Harald Hardrada

• Knut

• Sweyn Forkbeard

• Thor Kell

Which Anglo-Saxon king was known for his relentless resistance against the Danes?

• Alfred the Great

• Harold Godwinson

• Edward the Elder

• Edmund Ironside

Who was the last Anglo-Saxon king before the Norman Conquest?

• Alfred the Great

• Edmund Ironside

• Harold Godwinson

• Edward the Confessor

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

• Battle of Stamford Bridge

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Eddington

• Battle of Fulford