Svein Forkbeard and his invasions of England (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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How long did Svein Forkbeard rule England?
How long did Svein Forkbeard rule England?
Five weeks
When was Sweyn Forkbeard declared King of England?
When was Sweyn Forkbeard declared King of England?
December 25, 1013
When did Svein Forkbeard die?
When did Svein Forkbeard die?
February 3, 1014
Who ruled England before Svein Forkbeard conquered it?
Who ruled England before Svein Forkbeard conquered it?
Ethelred the Unready
What did Ethelred pay to Svein for peace?
What did Ethelred pay to Svein for peace?
Danegeld
Who was killed in the St. Brice's Day massacre?
Who was killed in the St. Brice's Day massacre?
Gunhilde, Svein's sister
In which year did Svein and Cnut attack England as revenge?
In which year did Svein and Cnut attack England as revenge?
1003
Where did Svein Forkbeard die?
Where did Svein Forkbeard die?
Gainsborough in Lincolnshire
Where was Svein Forkbeard's body finally moved to?
Where was Svein Forkbeard's body finally moved to?
Roskilde Cathedral in Denmark
Which of Svein's sons inherited the title King of Denmark?
Which of Svein's sons inherited the title King of Denmark?
Harald II