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Difficulty: EasyThe Anglo-Saxons

King Alfred the Great is a famous figure in early British history. Which group of invaders did he successfully defeat to stop them from conquering all of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms?

  1. The VikingsAnswer
  2. B
    The Romans
  3. C
    The Normans
  4. D
    The Bronze Age settlers

Answer

King Alfred the Great famously defeated the Vikings to prevent them from taking over all of England.
The correct answer is the Vikings because King Alfred the Great is the only English monarch to be called 'the Great,' largely due to his victory over the Viking invaders and his work in uniting the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical period and figure mentioned in the question.
The question refers to King Alfred the Great during the Anglo-Saxon period.
Understanding the timeline helps distinguish between different groups of invaders.
2
Recall which group of invaders posed the greatest threat to the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms during the 9th century.
The Vikings (Danes) had conquered several kingdoms and were threatening to take over all of England.
King Alfred is specifically celebrated for his resistance and military success against the Viking expansion.
3
Select the option that matches the group defeated by King Alfred.
The Vikings is the correct answer.
Other groups like the Romans or Normans belonged to different eras of British history.

Key Concept

King Alfred the Great's resistance against the Vikings
Estimated Time:45s
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The Anglo-Saxons

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