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The Viking presence in Britain began with the raid on Lindisfarne in 793 AD and shifted significantly when King Alfred the Great established the Danelaw. Which of the following accurately describes the eventual culmination of Viking political influence in England during the early 11th century?

  1. King Cnut became the first Danish king to rule the whole of England in 1016.Answer
  2. B
    King Alfred the Great successfully expelled all Vikings from Britain following the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
  3. C
    William the Conqueror established the Danelaw to integrate Viking settlers into the Roman administrative system.
  4. D
    The Vikings were forced to abandon the Danelaw and return to Scandinavia when the Roman legions returned in 1016.

Answer

King Cnut became the first Danish king to rule the whole of England in 1016.
The correct answer accurately identifies King Cnut as the Danish king who successfully unified England under Viking rule in 1016, which was the political culmination of centuries of Viking presence that began with the raid on Lindisfarne in 793 AD.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the timeline of Viking presence
Begins in 793 AD (Lindisfarne), followed by settlement and the Danelaw in the 9th century.
Understanding the progression from raiding to settlement is key to identifying the final political outcome.
2
Distinguish between key historical figures and their eras
King Alfred (9th century) managed the Danelaw; King Cnut (11th century) achieved unified rule.
The question asks for the culmination in the 11th century (1016), which points specifically to Cnut.
3
Eliminate options based on chronological errors
The Roman era ended in 410 AD, and the Norman Conquest occurred in 1066.
Options referencing Romans or the Battle of Hastings in the context of 1016 are historically incompatible.

Key Concept

The transition of Viking influence from raiding and regional settlement (Danelaw) to unified national rule under King Cnut.
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