T2 History L5 Starter quiz Edington Alfred

When did the Battle of Edington commence?

• June AD 900

• May AD 878

• September AD 1066

• July AD 949

Alfred the Great led the Anglo-Saxons

into Edington and battled behind a protective wall of

shields until they were victorious.

• True

• False

Who won the Battle of Edington?

• Cnut the Great: England's Viking King

• Great Heathen Army under the Viking king Guthrum

• West Saxons under King Alfred the Great

• Erik the Red

What did Alfred encourage people to do?

• He encouraged people to steal.

• He encouraged people to fight.

• He encouraged people to eat healthily.

• He encouraged people to learn.

What powers did the Witan have?

• The Witan could choose the next king.

• The Witan could pass laws.

• The Witan could tell people when to stay at home.

• The Witan could tell the King what religion he should follow.