Durham Cathedral 1

Where is Durham Cathedral located?

• South-western England

• North-eastern England

• South-eastern England

• North-western England

Who was the Anglo-Saxon bishop responsible for building the earlier cathedral at Durham?

• Bishop Aldhun

• Bishop Wilfrid

• Bishop Aidan

• Bishop Cuthbert

Why was Durham Cathedral built at its specific location?

• It was the site of a Viking settlement

• It was a strong defensive position and site of a Christian shrine

• It was the centre of trade in Northumbria

• It was the birthplace of Saint Cuthbert

What was the original location of St Cuthbert’s relics before they were moved to Durham?

• York

• Chester-le-Street

• Lindisfarne

• Edinburgh

What natural feature provided a defensive advantage to Durham Cathedral?

• A mountain range

• A dense forest

• A bend in the River Wear with steep riverbanks

• A desert

Which group posed a threat to the monks, prompting them to move St Cuthbert’s relics to Durham?

• The Normans

• The Danes

• The Romans

• The Saxons

What role did the Bishop of Durham hold after the Norman Conquest?

• Only religious authority

• Only military authority

• Military, political, and religious authority

• Only political authority

What was the strategic importance of Durham in Anglo-Saxon times?

• It was a major trade hub

• It controlled the border with Scotland

• It was the capital of England

• It was a centre for art and culture

Who ordered the construction of a castle at Durham?

• King Alfred the Great

• King Edward the Confessor

• William the Conqueror

• King Harold II

What was the historical significance of Durham before the Norman Conquest?

• It was a major Roman settlement

• It was an important place in Christian and Anglo-Saxon history

• It was the site of a major battle

• It was the capital of the Viking kingdom