- 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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