How was Britain conquered between 950 AD-1066?
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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will learn about how the Danes conquered Britain for a short period, before learning about the Battle of Hastings.
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3 Questions
Q1.
Which of these Anglo-Saxons united England?
Aethelflaed
Edward the Elder
Q2.
Which kingdom was Aethelflaed the ruler of?
East Anglia
Wessex
Q3.
Edward wanted to continue sharing the Danelaw with the Vikings.
True
5 Questions
Q1.
When did Sweyn Forkbeard come back for revenge?
1001
1002
Q2.
King Cnut became king of how many countries?
Five
One
Q3.
There were three rivals for the throne after the death of Edward the confessor.
False
Q4.
Who was killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge? (select two)
Harold Godwinson
William of Normandy
Q5.
Who won the Battle of Hastings and became king of England?
Harald Hardrada
Harold Godwinson
Tostig Godwinson