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