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