The arrival of the Vikings | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Which of the following groups were the Germanic inhabitants of England from their arrival in the 5th century to the 11th century?

• Romans

• Vikings

• Normans

• Anglo-Saxons

Answer explanation

The Anglo-Saxons were the Germanic inhabitants of England from their arrival in the 5th century to the 11th century.

Which of the following were push factors for the Vikings?

• England had good farmland and a temperate climate.

• Scandinavia was experiencing overpopulation.

• England was economically rich.

• Scandinavia lacked opportunities for sons to inherit land.

Answer explanation

There were a variety of push and pull factors which explain Viking migration to England.

Prior to the 8th century, which of the following tribes made up the population of the British Isles?

• Angles

• Vikings

• Jutes

• Picts

• Normans

Answer explanation

Prior to the 8th century, Britain was made up of a variety of tribes, such as the Angles, Saxons, Jutes, Britons, Picts and Scots.

Complete the sentence: In 878, King Alfred the Great defeated the Vikings which led to the creation of the ...

(a)  

Answer explanation

In 878, King Alfred the Great defeated the Vikings which led to the creation of the Danelaw.

In which battle did King Alfred the Great of Wessex defeat Guthrum of the Great Heathen Army of the Vikings?

(a)  

Answer explanation

King Alfred the Great of Wessex defeated Guthrum of the Great Heathen Army of the Vikings at the Battle of Edington in 878.

What happened to the number of Viking raids following the creation of the Danelaw?

• They decreased.

• They stayed the same.

• They increased.

Answer explanation

After the creation of the Danelaw, many Vikings settled in England and the number of raids decreased.