History

How did Alfred plan to revive learning and education in his kingdom?

• By writing a Life of Alfred

• By translating Latin texts into English

• By inviting scholars from abroad

Who was Bishop Asser and what did he contribute to Alfred's court?

• He was a Welsh scholar who wrote the Life of Alfred

• He was a monk who translated Latin texts into English

• He was a copyist who added bits to Bishop Asser's book

What was Alfred's initial occupation in his youth?

• Teacher

• Bishop

• Soldier

Who assisted Alfred in learning reading and writing?

• King Asser

• Bishop Asser

• King Alfred's father

What languages did Alfred learn to read and write?

• English and German

• English and Latin

• English and French

What was the main language used for writing books in Alfred's time?

• Latin

• English

• French

What was the purpose of writing laws in English during Alfred's time?

• To encourage more people to learn Latin

• To show off the knowledge of the educated people

• To make the laws accessible to all people

What is the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle?

• 
  A diary of daily events

• A book of laws

• A collection of poems

Why are the Chronicles accurate from Alfred’s reign onwards?

• Because the events were recorded in monasteries

• Because the Chronicles were updated regularly

• Because Alfred was a skilled chronicler

How long did Alfred hold the kingdom before his death?

• One year and thirty days

• One and a half years less than thirty

• One and a half years plus thirty days