Quiz Questions - Ch. 69 Flashcards
What decisions led to Edwy’s poor reputation?
- 14 year old king
- wanton, had mistress, didn’t rule
- made enemies with archbishop and court which basically ruled for him
- took power away from monasteries through tax revenues
Which King brought England under his sole control?
Athelstan
What decisions led to Edgar’s popularity? How did he manage to gain control of his country?
- restored power to monasteries
- ally with church
- vows of loyalty from other kings
- consecrated by archbishop
Who was the first king of England to be coronated by the church?
Edgar
Who was King Harold Tangle-Hair? Who was he king over?
King of Norse at 10, uncle was regent for a little while, 70 year reign spent unifying Norse
Erik Bloodaxe was the son of which King?
King Harold Tangle-Hair
Explain the nature of the Viking interactions with the English in this chapter.
- continued to invade
- paid off b/c England couldn’t defend itself
- Vikings finally conquered it this time in 1013.
Why was Hakon called “The Good”?
Didn’t follow old Norse pagan religion, followed Christianity
Who is Harold Bluetooth?
Danish King, claimed to be Christian, set up assassination of his nephew, Greycloak, and overtook Norse lands
Who is Harold Greycloak? Relation to Bluetooth?
Another son of Erik Bloodaxe and bro to Hakon the Good, ascended throne after he died, proclaimed himself a Christian, nephew of Bluetooth
How did Bluetooth come to be king over Norway?
Greycloak=unpopular, set up assassination with Hakon to kill nephew, claimed lands as his own
How is Sweyn Forkbeard related to Bluetooth?
Son
Eric the Red’s reputation amongst brethren
Intimidating/respected, will support him and do what he says always
Who found, named, and settled Greenland?
Eric the Red
Who killed Harald Bluetooth? Who became king when he died?
Sweyn killed father in naval battle for throne, ascended after death
