Viking Conquest and Society in Britain

The video explores the Viking influence on Britain, highlighting their raids, settlements, and cultural integration. It delves into Viking origins, society, and shipbuilding prowess, which enabled their successful raids. The transition from raiding to conquest is detailed, including key figures like Ivar the Boneless and Swain Forkbeard. The video concludes with the Viking legacy in Britain and offers resources for further learning.

What was the most significant impact of the Viking conquest in Britain?

• Cultural isolation

• Economic collapse

• Political and social changes

• Military dominance

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Viking society?

• Pagan religious beliefs

• Shared cultural traits

• Structured societies with laws

• Unified under a single government

What made Viking longboats particularly effective for their raids?

• They were invisible to enemies

• They were heavily armored

• They could travel on both rivers and oceans

• They were powered by steam

What marked the beginning of the Viking conquest of Britain?

• The signing of the Danelaw

• The attack on Lindisfarne

• The formation of the Great Heathen Army

• The Battle of Stamford Bridge

Who led the Great Heathen Army in its conquest of Britain?

• Ragnar Lothbrok

• Swain Forkbeard

• Harold Hardrada

• Ivar the Boneless

Which king successfully resisted the Viking advance at the Battle of Eddington?

• King Canute the Great

• King Alfred the Great

• King Ethelred II

• King Harold Godwinson

What was the Danelaw?

• A region of England under Viking control

• A collection of Viking laws

• A Viking shipbuilding technique

• A Viking religious text

Who was the first Viking king to claim the English throne?

• Harold Hardrada

• Canute the Great

• Swain Forkbeard

• Ivar the Boneless

What event marked the end of the Viking Age in Britain?

• The Battle of Fulford

• The Battle of Stamford Bridge

• The Battle of Hastings

• The signing of the Magna Carta

Who invaded Britain shortly after the end of the Viking Age?

• William the Conqueror

• Ragnar Lothbrok

• Swain Forkbeard

• King Alfred the Great