- 1. Which century did Edwin of Northumbria live in?
A) 7th B) 5th C) 6th D) 8th
- 2. In which battle did Edwin of Northumbria defeat Aethelfrith?
A) Battle of the River Idle B) Battle of Brunanburh C) Battle of Winwaed D) Battle of Hatfield Chase
- 3. Which city did Edwin establish as his main stronghold?
A) York B) London C) Durham D) Edinburgh
- 4. What was the name of the priest who accompanied Paulinus to Northumbria?
A) Thomas B) Peter C) John D) James
- 5. What was the name of the daughter of Edwin and Ethelburga?
A) Ealdgyth B) Aethelburh C) Osburh D) Eanflaed
- 6. Which early English historian wrote about Edwin of Northumbria?
A) Alfred B) Asser C) Bede D) Geoffrey
- 7. Which Roman Christian cleric is believed to have visited Edwin before his conversion to Christianity?
A) Paulinus B) Benedict C) Aidan D) Augustine
- 8. What was the name of Edwin's advisor who cautioned against conversion to Christianity?
A) Sigurd B) Oswald C) Aethelfrith D) Coifi
- 9. Who was the king after Edwin of Northumbria's death?
A) Oswald B) Penda C) Oswiu D) Aethelfrith
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