Starter quiz

  • Athelstan was made King of Mercia and Wessex in ...
    • 925 CE  ✓
    • 930 CE
    • 939 CE
  • When Athelstan captured the last Viking stronghold of York, he minted coins with what written on them?
    • 'King of the English' ✓
  • Why do some historians call Athelstan the first king of England?
    • 'He united all the kingdoms.' ✓
  • Order these events chronologically
    • 1
      Athelstan captured the Viking stronghold of York.
    • 2
      Athelstan defeated King Constantine and the Danes at the battle of Brunanburh.
    • 3
      The Welsh kings submitted to Athelstan's overlordship.
    • 4
      Athelstan united all of the kingdoms and became King of England.
  • How did Athelstan create 'England'?
    • He conquered any remaining Viking strongholds.  ✓
    • Kingdoms submitted to his overlordship.  ✓
    • He offered kingdoms money.
    • He created law codes.  ✓
  • Law codes ______ money which made Athelstan's people happy and wealthy.
    • 'controlled' ✓
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