king Alfred the great Flashcards
1
Q
what did he invent but we do not have today
A
the candle clock
2
Q
what made Alfred the great great
A
he won against the vikings
3
Q
what made a great medival king
A
keep law and order defend the country successfully lead the army work with the church spend taxes wisely take the advice of nobles marry and have healthy sons have a claim to the throne people accept gain the respect of the people
4
Q
who was he married to
A
Ealhswith
5
Q
hoy long was his reign
A
871-886
6
Q
when did he die
A
899 aged 50 or 51
