King Alfred and the Fall of Viking Dominance in England

The video explores the Viking settlements in England, focusing on the resistance led by King Alfred of Wessex. It highlights the archaeological discoveries at Yorvik, now a tourist attraction, and the extensive voyages of the Vikings, including their settlements in Normandy, Iceland, Greenland, and North America. The narrative covers the Viking raids on England, the tribute payments, and the rule of King Canute. It concludes with the end of the Viking Age following the defeat of Harold Hadrada in 1066.

Which English kingdom remained free of Viking dominance by the 870s?

• Wessex

• Northumbria

• East Anglia

• Mercia

What was the purpose of the archaeological excavation at Coppergate?

• To discover evidence of a Viking community

• To uncover Anglo-Saxon relics

• To locate medieval manuscripts

• To find Roman artifacts

What was the Yorvik Viking Centre based on?

• Historical documents

• Archaeological findings

• Imaginary Viking stories

• Modern interpretations

Which area did the Vikings not establish settlements in?

• Australia

• North America

• Iceland

• Greenland

What was one of the Vikings' greatest achievements according to the text?

• Conquering all of England

• Establishing trade routes in Asia

• Building the largest fleet

• Voyages of discovery

Who was the Danish king that ruled over England in 1016?

• Edward the Confessor

• Harold Hadrada

• Eric Bloodaxe

• Canute

What marked the end of Viking attacks on England?

• The Battle of Hastings

• The Battle of Stamford Bridge

• The Norman Conquest

• The signing of the Magna Carta