The nature and extent of Viking settlement in the British Isles and France (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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Which two regions had the most Viking settlements outside Scandinavia?
Which two regions had the most Viking settlements outside Scandinavia?
Danelaw and Normandy
Which English regions were taken over when the Danelaw was established?
Which English regions were taken over when the Danelaw was established?
Northumbria, East Anglia, parts of Mercia
What does the place name ending 'by' indicate about a settlement?
What does the place name ending 'by' indicate about a settlement?
It was a Viking settlement meaning farm
Which of these is an example of a Viking settlement ending in 'thorpe'?
Which of these is an example of a Viking settlement ending in 'thorpe'?
Scunthorpe
What did grave excavations reveal about Viking settlement populations?
What did grave excavations reveal about Viking settlement populations?
Almost equal distribution of both sexes
What does the term 'Normandy' mean?
What does the term 'Normandy' mean?
Land of the Norsemen
In which year was the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte signed?
In which year was the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte signed?
911
What title did Rollo receive after the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte?
What title did Rollo receive after the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte?
First Norman Count of Rouen
Which English king became known for paying Danegeld to the Vikings?
Which English king became known for paying Danegeld to the Vikings?
King Ethelred
In which year did William the Conqueror's invasion completely end the Viking Age?
In which year did William the Conqueror's invasion completely end the Viking Age?
1066