Anglo Saxons and Vikings

What year did the Vikings arrive in Britain?

• 65 BC

• 236 AD

• 793 AD

• 742 AD

Where did the Vikings land in Britain?

• Isle of Portland

• Isle of Wight

• Isle of Man

• Isle of Mull

Once the Battle of Hastings had been fought and there was a victor, who took control of England?

• Vikings

• Anglo-Saxons

• Normans

• Romans

What was the date of the Battle of Hastings?

• 14th October 1066

• 10th November 1066

• 25th September 1066

• 9th August 1066

Who were the candidates for next King of England in 1066? Select them all!

• Harold Hardrada

• William of Normandy

• Leif Eriksson

• Harold Godwinson

What were Viking law meetings called?

• Trial

• Group

• Thing

• Court

What name was commonly given to Viking homes?

• Roundhouses

• Crosshouses

• Longhouses

• Shorthouses

Where did the Vikings settle?

• Small villages

• Large towns

• Mountainous regions

• Cities

What is meant by the term Danegeld?

• The gold which the Vikings used to buy land when they arrived in Britain.

• The gold which the Vikings found during their journey to Britain.

• The gold given to the Vikings by the Anglo-Saxons to stop them invading.

• The gold the Vikings stole from the Anglo-Saxons.

What religion did the Anglo-Saxons mainly follow?

• Paganism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism