Quiz on Anglo-Saxon and Norman Era

What did Alfred the Great do to improve the quality of life for his people?

• He encouraged education and improved trade

• He founded the Norman era

• He made a peace agreement with Harald Hardrada

• He fought at the Battle of Hastings

Who secured his position as King by writing laws and encouraging trade?

• Edward the Confessor

• Athelstan

• Canute

• William (Duke of Normandy)

Who claimed the throne after Edward the Confessor died?

• Harald Hardrada

• Duke of Normandy

• Athelstan

• Alfred the Great

What significant event marked the end of the Viking and Anglo-Saxon era and the beginning of the Norman era?

• The Battle of Hastings in 1066

• The invasion of the 'Great Heathen Army' in 865 AD

• The reign of Edward the Confessor

• The peace agreement with Edmund