History Quiz: The Middle Ages and Viking Age

Who was the Roman Emperor that successfully invaded Britain in 43 A.D?

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar

• Claudius

• Caligula

Which Viking leader became the first Danish King of England?

• Swain Forkbeard

• Knute the Great

• Ragnar Lothbrok

• Evar the Boneless

What was the main form of work during the Anglo-Saxon period?

• Fishing

• Mining

• Farming

• Hunting

Which group of people were considered barbarians by the Romans?

• Normans

• Vikings

• Anglo-Saxons

• Celts

What was the focal point of Anglo-Saxon communities?

• Jeweler

• Carpenter

• Blacksmith

• Grand Hall

Which battle marked the end of the Viking rule in England?

• Battle of York

• Battle of Stamford Bridge

• Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Eddington

What language did the Anglo-Saxons improve during their time?

• Old Norse

• German

• Latin

• French

Which Roman Emperor was hailed a hero after returning from Britain in 44 A.D?

• Caligula

• Augustus

• Claudius

• Julius Caesar

Who ruled England until his death on September 9 1087?

• King John

• Henry II

• William the Conqueror

• Thomas Beckett

Which event led to the signing of the Magna Carta?

• The Black Plague

• The War of the Roses

• The Peasant Revolt

• The French Invasion