- 1. Which two kingdoms were established during the Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy period?
A) Kent & Sussex
B) Northumbria & Mercia
C) Essex & Bernicia
D) Wessex & East Anglia
- 2. In which region was the kingdom of Mercia located?
A) Central England
B) Northern England
C) Western England
D) Southern England
- 3. Who was the first king of Northumbria?
A) Alfred
B) Edwin
C) Ida
D) Offa
- 4. Which Viking king captured York from Northumbria in the 9th century?
A) Ragnar Lodbrok
B) Ivar the Boneless
C) Olaf Tryggvason
D) Bjorn Ironside
- 5. During the Viking Age, which kingdom was absorbed into the Kingdom of England, marking the end of its independence?
A) Northumbria
B) East Anglia
C) Wessex
D) Mercia
- 6. Which Mercian king was known for his coinage reform and strong rule?
A) Ceolwulf
B) Wulfhere
C) Penda
D) Offa
- 7. Which famous monastery was located in Northumbria during the Anglo-Saxon period?
A) Whitby
B) Glastonbury
C) Canterbury
D) Lindisfarne
- 8. In which battle did the Northumbrians defeat the Picts in the 7th century?
A) Dyrham
B) Brunanburh
C) Nechtansmere
D) Maserfield
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