Quiz on the Reign of Aethelred and Viking Invasions

Who was the ruler of Denmark at the beginning of Aethelred's reign?

• Sweyn Forkbeard

• Cnut

• Richard the Duke of Normandy

• Harald Bluetooth

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

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

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

Who succeeded Sweyn Forkbeard as king after his death?

• Cnut

• Harold Bluetooth

• Aethelred

• Harthacnut

What was Aethelred's most famous law code known as?

• The Viking Code

• The Normandy Code

• The Wessex Code

• The Wantage Code

Who advised Aethelred to pay off the Vikings?

• Harald Bluetooth

• The Archbishop of Canterbury

• The Duke of Normandy

• Sweyn Forkbeard

What was the major consequence of the division of England into earldoms under Cnut?

• It led to economic prosperity

• It weakened the king's power

• It strengthened the Viking invasions

• It decreased the influence of the nobility

What was the primary reason for the tribute payments to the Vikings?

• To enrich the royal treasury

• To prevent further invasions

• To support Viking settlements

• To fund the building of ships

Who was the king of England, Norway, and Denmark before his death led to multiple claims to the throne?

• Harthacnut

• Cnut

• Harold Hereford

• Aethelred