Anglo-Saxon Golden Age

Question 1

Which of Alfred the Great’s children helped to win Mercia back from the Vikings?

Answer 1

Æthelflæd

Question 2

After the death of her husband, what name was given to Alfred the Great’s daughter?

Answer 2

Lady of the Mercians

Question 3

Which Anglo-Saxon king unified England as a single country?

Answer 3

Æthelstan

Question 4

Victory at what battle in 937 confirmed Anglo-Saxon rule of all England?

Answer 4

The Battle of Brunanburh

Question 5

What name was given to the collection of Anglo-Saxon noblemen and clergymen who advised the king?

Answer 5

Witan

Question 6

What did Anglo-Saxon kings send throughout their kingdom to ensure their rule was followed?

Answer 6

Royal Charters

Question 7

What were the individual counties that the Anglo-Saxons divided England into called?

Answer 7

Shires

Question 8

What noble title did the Anglo-Saxons use to describe the ruler of a county?

Answer 8

Earl

Question 9

Which Viking king of England was famously unable to hold back the tide?

Answer 9

King Canute

Question 10

How much money did this Viking king pay to ensure that his own army returned to Denmark?

Answer 10

£90 000