The Viking Invasions

Question 1

Characterized by small, plundering bands attacking coastal towns and monasteries, such as the famous sacking of Lindisfarne in 793.

Answer 1

Early Raids

Question 2

What were the Large Scale Invasions?

Answer 2

Those where the Danish fleet captured cities like Canerbury and London

Question 3

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Wedmore?

Answer 3

To secure peace by establishing the Danelaw, a region governed by the Danish law. As well, the Danes agreed to accept christianity

Question 4

What happened after these treaties?

Answer 4

The English began counterattacks, with
a victory at the Battle of Brunanburh, but new invasions led to the Danish conquest and establishment

Question 5

How did the Scandinavians adapt into England?

Answer 5

They became farmers and community members, influencing local goveranace and legar practice

Question 6

The close kinship between the AngSax and the Scand facilitated the _____

Answer 6

blending of cultures

Question 7

In regions settled by the Danes, what co-existed?

Answer 7

OldEng and Old Norse