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