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Difficulty: MediumThe Vikings

The Viking era in Britain was marked by both invasion and eventual integration. While some kings eventually ruled all of England, others were famous for defending their kingdoms and forcing the invaders into a treaty. Which king successfully resisted the Vikings and established the boundary for the area known as the Danelaw?

  1. King Alfred the GreatAnswer
  2. B
    King Cnut
  3. C
    William the Conqueror
  4. D
    Emperor Claudius

Answer

King Alfred the Great was the monarch who defeated the Vikings and established the boundary for the Danelaw.
King Alfred the Great is the correct answer because he successfully led the resistance against Viking invaders and entered into a treaty that restricted their settlement to specific regions in the north and east, creating the territory known as the Danelaw.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical figure responsible for resisting Viking expansion in the 9th century.
King Alfred the Great
He led the Anglo-Saxon defense against the Great Heathen Army and negotiated the subsequent peace treaty.
2
Confirm the relationship between the king and the specific territory mentioned.
The Danelaw
The treaty signed by Alfred defined the boundary of the Danelaw, where Viking laws and customs prevailed.

Key Concept

The resistance of King Alfred the Great and the establishment of the Danelaw.
Estimated Time:45s
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