Edward The Elder

Question 1

What years was Edward on the throne

Answer 1

899 - 924

Question 2

What were the names of his 3 wives

Answer 2

. Equwin
. Aeleflead
. Eadgif

Question 3

Who was Edward’s main dynastic challenger

Answer 3

His cousin Aethelwold

Question 4

Where did Aethelwold flee in 903

Answer 4

The Danelaw

Question 5

What happened to him in 903 and why was this useful for Edward

Answer 5

Kentish decision killed him without Edward’s involvement so he couldn’t be blamed

Question 6

Facts that show Mercia was still unified with Wessex

Answer 6

. Part of burh network
. Controlled coins
. Raiding together

Question 7

Facts that show Mercia was NOT still unified with Wessex

Answer 7

. Raiding into Danelaw for relics (started war)
. Built a church
. Charters called Aethelflead Queen of Mercia

Question 8

When did Aethelfleads husband die

Answer 8

910

Question 9

What are the five Burroughs

Answer 9

. Nottingham
. Derby
. Leicester
. Stratford
. Lincoln

Question 10

Evidence of Saxon and Viking integration

Answer 10

. Place names
. Genetic history
. Viking burial changes

Question 11

How many burhs did Aethelflead build

Answer 11

13

Question 12

Battle of Tettenhall

Answer 12

910 - Aethelstan was there

Question 13

Who was Raegnald and how was he dealt with

Answer 13

. Was a Hiberno-Norse Viking

. Couldn’t establish a foothold in Wessex and his army was destroyed