King Alfred the Great

When was Alfred the Great born?

• 849

• 879

• 999

• 1066

When did Alfred the Great die?

• 1066

• 899

• 849

• 1166

What was the name of Alfred's father?

• Aethulwulf

• Aethelrabbit

• Aethelhamster

• Aethelfox

Which Nation was raiding the English coast?

• The Vikings

• The French

• The Dutch

• The Spanish

What was the only kingdom that was not taken over by the Vikings?

• Wessex

• Mercia

• Northumbria

• Kent

Where did Harold hide when his army had been defeated in early 878 in Chippenham

• Somerset marshes

• Brighton beach

• Brecon Beacons

• Isle of Wight

Alfred had books translated from what language into English

• French

• Spanish

• Russian

• Latin

What were the the strengthened towns and forts which Alfred had built called?

• Burhs

• Bunts

• Burns

• Bugs

Which town did Alfred take from the Vikings in 886?

• London

• Chichester

• Winchester

• Brighton

How many battles did Alfred fight against the Vikings in 870?

• 6

• 8

• 9

• 11