What was the Danelaw?
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- In this lesson, we will learn about how the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings co-existed, how King Alfred defeated the Vikings and how England was divided.
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3 Questions
Q1.
Where was the first Viking raid?
Iona
Jorvik
Q2.
Vikings believed they would go to Valhalla after their death.
False
Q3.
What weapons did Vikings mainly use? (select two)
Helmet
Shield
5 Questions
Q1.
When had the Vikings conquered all the kingdoms except Wessex?
875 AD
876 AD
Q2.
Who won the Battle of Edington?
King Aethelred
King Guthrum
Q3.
In the treaty who had to be baptised?
All Vikings
King Guthrum
Q4.
Which parts of England was the Danelaw in?
North and West
South and West
Q5.
How many main areas did the Vikings live in?
Five
Two