Anglo-Saxons and Vikings Quiz

Which famous English king successfully defended Britain against Viking invasions?

• King Arthur

• King Alfred the Great

• King Henry VIII

• King William the Conqueror

What was the main reason for the Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain?

• To establish trade routes

• To escape a natural disaster

• To conquer new lands

• To spread their religion

Which city did the Vikings capture and make their base in Britain?

• London

• York

• Edinburgh

• Dublin

Which religion did the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings follow before Christianity?

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Paganism

• Buddhism

When did the Anglo-Saxons invade Britain?

• 5th century AD

• 15th century AD

• 10th century BC

• 20th century AD

Who were the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings?

• Two ancient civilizations

• Two groups of invaders

• Two famous explorers

• Two modern-day countries

Which region did the Vikings come from?

• Scandinavia

• Italy

• Greece

• Egypt

What was the main reason for the Viking invasion of Britain?

• To establish trade routes

• To escape a natural disaster

• To conquer new lands

• To spread their religion

What is the term used to describe the system of government in Anglo-Saxon England?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Feudalism

• Anarchy

What is the term used to describe the period of time when the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings ruled over Britain?

• The Dark Ages

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Enlightenment