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