King Harald and Lagertha's Alliance

King Harald and Lagertha's Alliance

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

FREE Resource

King Harald brings news to Lagertha about the great army's victory led by Bjorn Ironside, avenging Ragnar Lothbrok's death. Both King Aelle and King Egbert are dead, and land has been gifted for future settlement. Sigurd, one of Ragnar's sons, was killed by his brother Iver. Bjorn chose to return to the Mediterranean, sending his respects to Lagertha. King Harald visits to deliver the news and possibly assess the situation regarding Lagertha's rule.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event did King Harald report to Lagertha?

The discovery of new lands in the east

A new alliance with the Franks

The birth of a new heir

The death of King Aelle and King Egbert

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who among Ragnar's sons was killed, and by whom?

Hvitserk, killed by Bjorn

Sigurd, killed by Ivar

Bjorn, killed by Ivar

Ubbe, killed by Hvitserk

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Bjorn's plan after the victory?

To conquer England

To sail back to the Mediterranean

To return to Kattegat

To settle in the newly acquired lands

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did King Harald visit Lagertha?

To challenge her for the throne

To seek refuge

To propose an alliance

To deliver news since her son did not

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did King Harald suggest about Lagertha's expectations?

That she expected a gift from him

That she expected to find someone on the throne

That she expected news of a new war

That she expected a new alliance

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did King Harald imply about the throne?

It was being kept warm for Lagertha

It was under threat from invaders

It was being contested by other kings

It was abandoned and unclaimed