Surviving Viking Raids

What was King Alfred of Wessex's strategy to resist the Viking invasion?

• He surrendered to the Vikings.

• He built a large fortress.

• He organized a guerrilla opposition.

• He fled to another country.

How did the Moors defend Seville from the Vikings?

• They fled the city and left it undefended.

• They used catapults to sink Viking ships.

• They built a large wall around the city.

• They bribed the Vikings to leave.

What defensive measure did Count Odo of Paris implement to protect the city from Vikings?

• He hired mercenaries to guard the city.

• He built a moat around the city.

• He constructed walls and bridges with defensive keeps.

• He relocated the city inland.

What was Gudfred's initial approach to the threat from Charlemagne?

• He fled to another territory.

• He considered diplomacy.

• He launched a preemptive strike.

• He sought a peace treaty.

How did the Byzantine Empire utilize Vikings during Basil II's reign?

• As mercenaries to suppress a rebellion.

• As traders to boost the economy.

• As diplomats to negotiate peace.

• As builders to fortify the city.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

• The battle ended in a stalemate.

• Harold's forces defeated the Vikings.

• The Vikings successfully conquered England.

• The Vikings captured Harold.

What challenge did the Vikings face in North America?

• Strong resistance from European settlers.

• Inability to navigate the terrain.

• Frequent attacks by rival Viking groups.

• Lack of resources and harsh winters.

Why were the Vikings unable to conquer Ireland?

• The Vikings were uninterested in Ireland.

• Ireland had a strong central government.

• The Irish kings united against them.

• Ireland's political fragmentation made it difficult.

What was a common strategy to avoid Viking raids?

• Forming alliances with other kingdoms.

• Hiring mercenaries for protection.

• Moving inland away from water.

• Building large fortresses.

How were Vikings sometimes persuaded to leave without attacking?

• By paying them a bribe.

• By offering them land.

• Through military defeat.

• By threatening them with curses.