Danish Invasions and Anglo-Saxon Responses

The video covers the historical events from Alfred the Great's victory at the Battle of Eddington in 878, which secured Wessex's independence, to the establishment of the Danelaw under Danish law. It details Alfred's political maneuvers, including his daughter's marriage to Ethelred II, and the challenges faced by his successor, Edward the Elder. The ongoing conflicts between the Anglo-Saxons and Danes, Edward's fortification strategy, and his eventual conquests are highlighted, concluding with Edward's death in 924.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Eddington in 878?

• The Vikings defeated Alfred the Great.

• Alfred the Great defeated the Viking army.

• The Vikings captured Wessex.

• The battle ended in a stalemate.

What was the Danelaw?

• A territory under Danish law.

• A state ruled by the Vikings.

• A fortress built by Alfred.

• A peace treaty between the Saxons and Danes.

How did Alfred the Great respond to renewed Danish aggression?

• He fled to France.

• He surrendered Wessex to the Danes.

• He negotiated another peace treaty.

• He repelled the attacks and occupied London.

Who became king after Alfred the Great's death?

• Ethelwald

• Guthrum

• Ethelred II

• Edward the Elder

What was Ethelwald's reaction to Edward becoming king?

• He became Edward's advisor.

• He fled to France.

• He revolted and sought Danish support.

• He supported Edward.

What strategy did Edward and Ethelflaed use to protect against Danish raids?

• They launched a counter-invasion.

• They abandoned their territories.

• They built a network of fortresses.

• They signed a peace treaty.

What external pressure did the Danes face that shifted the power dynamics?

• Invasion by the French.

• Attacks from Norwegian Vikings.

• A rebellion within their ranks.

• A plague outbreak.

How did Edward capitalize on the weakened state of the Danes?

• He expanded his kingdom into Eastern England.

• He focused on internal reforms.

• He signed a new peace treaty.

• He allied with the Norwegians.

What happened to Ethelflaed's daughter after her mother's death?

• She married a Danish prince.

• She led a rebellion against Edward.

• She was sent to a monastery.

• She became the ruler of Mercia.

What was Edward's ultimate goal before his death?

• To establish peace with the Danes.

• To conquer Northumbria.

• To abdicate in favor of his son.

• To build more fortresses.