Viking Invasion and Anglo-Saxon Resistance

What was the primary belief of the Pagan Vikings regarding their afterlife?

• They would become stars in the sky.

• They would be reincarnated as animals.

• They would live in eternal darkness.

• They would feast in Valhalla with their ancestors.

By 871, how many Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were under Viking rule?

• Three

• One

• Two

• Four

Which kingdom remained unconquered by the Vikings by 871?

• North Umbria

• East Anglia

• Midlands

• Wessex

What did King Alfred believe was the reason for the Viking invasion?

• A natural disaster

• A random act of aggression

• A punishment for not following God's law

• A test of military strength

What was King Alfred's mission in response to the Viking invasion?

• To negotiate peace with the Vikings

• To convert the Vikings to Christianity

• To flee to another land

• To save the Anglo-Saxons and guide them to salvation