Anglo-Saxon History Quiz

Who were the Anglo-Saxons?

• A group of Roman soldiers

• A Viking tribe

• Barbarian tribes that established English culture

• A French noble family

During which centuries did the Vikings take control of much of England from the Anglo-Saxons?

• 7th and 8th

• 8th and 9th

• 9th and 10th

• 10th and 11th

When did the Anglo-Saxons resume control of England after losing it to the Vikings?

• 8th century

• 9th century

• 10th century

• 11th century

Who did William I challenge for the English throne?

• Harold Godwinson

• Edward the Confessor

• Richard the Lionheart

• Henry II

What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?

• William's Norman forces were defeated by Godwinsson.

• William's Norman forces defeated Godwinsson.

• Scandinavian forces defeated William's Norman forces.

• Godwinsson's forces maintained Scandinavian influence.

How did William centralize power in England?

• By reorganizing the English feudal and administrative systems

• By abolishing the monarchy

• By increasing taxes on the nobility

• By forming alliances with neighboring countries

What nickname was given to John I due to his military failures?

• John the Brave

• John the Conqueror

• John Softsword

• John the Great

In what year did King Louis V die?

• 987

• 980

• 995

• 970

Who was the founder of the Capetian Dynasty?

• Charlemagne

• Charles Martel

• Hugh Capet

• King Louis V

What title did Hugh Capet hold before founding the Capetian Dynasty?

• King of France

• Duke of Normandy

• Count of Paris

• Emperor of the Romans