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