
Quiz on the Reign of Aethelred and Viking Invasions
Authored by I Pregnolato
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the ruler of Denmark at the beginning of Aethelred's reign?
Sweyn Forkbeard
Cnut
Richard the Duke of Normandy
Harald Bluetooth
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What significant action did Aethelred take in 991?
He signed a treaty with Richard of Normandy
He built a large fleet of ships
He ordered the St. Bryce's Day Massacre
He was deposed by Sweyn Forkbeard
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of the St. Bryce's Day Massacre?
Aethelred successfully defended his kingdom
It led to Sweyn Forkbeard's invasion in 1003
The Vikings paid tribute to Aethelred
It ended Viking invasions permanently
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the first tribute paid to the Vikings under Aethelred's policy?
10,000 pounds of silver
36,000 pounds of silver
5,000 pounds of gold
20,000 pounds of silver
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who succeeded Sweyn Forkbeard as king after his death?
Cnut
Harold Bluetooth
Aethelred
Harthacnut
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Aethelred's most famous law code known as?
The Viking Code
The Normandy Code
The Wessex Code
The Wantage Code
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who advised Aethelred to pay off the Vikings?
Harald Bluetooth
The Archbishop of Canterbury
The Duke of Normandy
Sweyn Forkbeard
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