Alfred the Great: Asser's Life of King Alfred & Other Contemporary Sources Quiz Questions | Quiz: Introduction, Section I, King Alfred the Great

Quiz: Introduction, Section I, King Alfred the Great

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Whom did Alfred the Great come to rule in 871?
a) The West Saxons.
b) The Celts.
c) The Northern Angles.
d) The East Saxons.

2. When did Alfred the Great rule?
a) 871-899 A.D.
b) 871-901 A.D.
c) 893-899 A.D.
d) The exact dates of his rule are not known.

3. Where was Asser from?
a) Paris, France.
b) Oxford University.
c) St. David's in Wales.
d) Limerick, Ireland.

4. What county was protected against invaders during the reign of Alfred the Great?
a) Avon.
b) Kent.
c) Wessex.
d) Cork.

5. What is included in the annals put together during and following Alfred's reign?
a) An account of the founding...
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