Test on Early English History: Invasions and Conquests

Early English History: Invasions & Conquests Guide for Students

Question 1 of 50%

England became part of the Scandinavian empire under King Cnut in 1016.

Test: Early Medieval England History

20 questions

Question 1: England became part of the Scandinavian empire under King Cnut in 1016.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: In 1016, England became part of the Scandinavian empire under King Cnut.

Question 2: Viking traders focused solely on local goods and did not trade luxury items like silk and furs over long distances.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The Vikings were excellent traders and navigators who traded in silk and furs as far as Russia, indicating they engaged in long-distance trade of luxury items.

Question 3: Saint Augustine of Rome arrived in southern England in AD 497, following which the Anglo-Saxons were converted to Christianity.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Saint Augustine of Rome arrived in AD 597, not AD 497, to convert the Anglo-Saxons in southern England.

Question 4: A burial ship of an Anglo-Saxon king was found at Sutton Hoo in the south of England.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state: "A burial ship of an Anglo-Saxon king was found at Sutton Hoo in the south of England."

Question 5: Anglo-Saxon kings maintained continuous independent rule over England until the arrival of William Duke of Normandy.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that 'In 1016, England became part of the Scandinavian empire under King Cnut,' which indicates a break in continuous independent Anglo-Saxon rule before William Duke of Normandy arrived in 1066.