Quiz on Alfred the Great

What was the name of Alfred the Great's father?

• Athelstan

• Guthrum

• Athelwolf

• Edington

Where was Alfred the Great buried?

• Athelney

• Malmesbury

• Winchester

• London

What did Alfred the Great encourage people to learn?

• Mathematics

• Art

• Music

• Literacy

Who was Alfred the Great's grandson?

• Athelstan

• Guthrum

• Edington

• Guthrum

What was the name of the Viking warlord that Alfred the Great had to defend his throne from?

• Edington

• Guthrum

• Malmesbury

• Athelstan

What was the defining moment of Alfred the Great's greatness?

• Organizing the army

• Building forts

• Defeating the Vikings

• Translating books into English

What was the council of nobles and church leaders that advised Alfred the Great called?

• Danelaw

• Brunanburh

• Burhs

• Witan

Where did Alfred the Great hide from the Vikings?

• Athelney

• Malmesbury

• Winchester

• London