Viking Invasion and Anglo-Saxon Resistance

Viking Invasion and Anglo-Saxon Resistance

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary belief of the Pagan Vikings regarding their afterlife?

They would become stars in the sky.

They would be reincarnated as animals.

They would live in eternal darkness.

They would feast in Valhalla with their ancestors.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By 871, how many Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were under Viking rule?

Three

One

Two

Four

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which kingdom remained unconquered by the Vikings by 871?

North Umbria

East Anglia

Midlands

Wessex

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did King Alfred believe was the reason for the Viking invasion?

A natural disaster

A random act of aggression

A punishment for not following God's law

A test of military strength

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was King Alfred's mission in response to the Viking invasion?

To negotiate peace with the Vikings

To convert the Vikings to Christianity

To flee to another land

To save the Anglo-Saxons and guide them to salvation