Anglo-Saxon History Quiz

What was the primary achievement of Alfred the Great during his reign?

• Building a strong navy

• Establishing the Danelaw

• Conquering Scotland

• Consolidating the kingdom of Wessex

Which region did Edward the Elder annex to strengthen his kingdom?

• Strathclyde

• East Anglia

• Mercia

• Northumbria

What was the outcome of the Battle of Brunanburh?

• A victory for the Scottish alliance

• A defeat for Athelstan

• An inconclusive battle

• A decisive victory for Athelstan

Which king is known for annexing Northumbria and receiving the submission of the King of Scotland?

• Edgar

• Eadred

• Athelstan

• Edmund

Who succeeded Athelstan after his death?

• Alfred the Great

• Edmund

• Eadred

• Edward the Elder

What was the significant challenge faced by Edmund during his reign?

• A famine

• A civil war

• A Viking invasion

• A rebellion in Mercia

What was one of the key reforms introduced by King Edgar?

• Abolishing the Shire system

• Building a new capital

• Standardizing the kingdom's coinage

• Introducing a new language

How did Edgar maintain the unity of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom?

• By building new fortifications

• Through military conquests

• By marrying into other royal families

• Via legal codes and charters

What was the role of the Witan in Edgar's reign?

• A group of merchants

• A military unit

• A religious sect

• A council of nobles and churchmen

Which king's reign saw the introduction of the Benedictine reform movement?

• Edward the Elder

• Athelstan

• Alfred the Great

• Edgar