Quiz on Harald Bluetooth, Svein Forkbeard, and Cnut the Great

Who was the King of Denmark from 958 to 986?

• Cnut the Great

• Svein Forkbeard

• Harald Bluetooth

• Gorm the Old

In which year was Harald Bluetooth baptized as a Christian?

• 965

• 986

• 958

• 974

What was one of Harald Bluetooth's achievements in spreading Christianity?

• Built a stone church

• Reburied his father in a Christian manner

• Destroyed all Pagan temples

• Banned all Viking emblems

Which city did Harald Bluetooth move the capital to?

• Aarhus

• Roskilde

• Hedeby

• Jelling

What was the name of the oldest known bridge built by Harald Bluetooth?

• Ravning Enge

• Trelleborg

• Vik Bridge

• Jelling Bridge

Who rose in rebellion against Harald Bluetooth?

• His brother

• His son Svein

• A rival king

• A group of nobles

What was Svein Forkbeard's relationship with Pagans?

• He persecuted them

• He was tolerant of them

• He converted them by force

• He ignored them

Which country did Svein Forkbeard become king of in his last few weeks?

• Norway

• Sweden

• England

• Denmark

What was the St Brice’s Day Massacre?

• A rebellion against Svein Forkbeard

• A Viking raid on England

• A surprise attack on all Danes in England

• A battle between Danes and English

How did Svein Forkbeard become King of England?

• By negotiating with the English king

• By being declared king by the Danes

• By defeating the English army

• By marrying into the English royal family