King Alfred The Great Flashcards
When was King Alfred born and when did he die
Birth: 849AD
Death: 89AD
Why was King Alfred so ‘Great?’
Because he managed to successfully defend the king against the Vikings, against all the odds. He also believed in good laws and tried to be fair.
What is Danelaw and how was it created
After Alfred won the battle against the Vikings they made peace in the greatest of Britain. The north-west region was led by the Saxons, and the south-east region, Danelaw, was led by the Vikings
How did Alfred participate in the war while his one brother was alive
He led half the Army
How did Alfred learn to read
According to legend Alfred’s mother had promised a beautiful book for the first son who could read it to her. Alfred learnt it off bu heart, recited it, and won the book
