Chapter 10 Section 1

Two of the earliest nations in Europe

• Greece and Italy
• Sweden and Norway
• Germany and Portugal
• France and England

The break up of the feudal system led to __________.

• The decline of trade and commerce.
• The strengthening of local lords and their power.
• The establishment of a rigid class system.
• A more centralized government

The island of ________ had 7 Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.

• Ireland
• Scotland
• Wales
• Britain

Who attacked the 7 Anglo-Saxon kingdoms?

• Normans
• Danish Vikings

• Romans
• Celts

______ turned back the Danish Vikings and united the Anglo-Saxons.

• William the Conqueror
• Cnut the Great
• Alfred of Wessex

• Harold Godwinson

Who did Alfred of Wessex become known as?

• Alfred the Wise
• Alfred the Bold
• Alfred the Great
• Alfred the Conqueror

Under their ruler ______ the Danish Vikings successfully take over England.

• Harald

• Canute

• Ragnar

• Sweyn

In 1042___________ took back the throne from the Vikings.

• Harold Godwinson
• Cnut the Great
• Edward the Confessor
• Alfred the Great

Edward the Confessor died without an heir to the throne.

• True

• False

Edward the Confessor built ______ which would later become his burial place.

• St. Paul's Cathedral
• Canterbury Cathedral
• York Minster
• Westminster Abbey