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The Vikings first raided Britain in 793 AD at Lindisfarne. Later, which Anglo-Saxon king defeated them and reached an agreement that allowed the invaders to settle in the north and east of England in an area called 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
The correct answer is the king who ruled Wessex and is credited with stopping the Viking advance. He defeated the Vikings and forced them to settle in the north and east of England, a region that became known as the Danelaw because it was where Viking (Danish) laws were followed.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical period and key events mentioned
The 8th and 9th centuries, specifically the Viking raids starting at Lindisfarne (793 AD) and the subsequent settlement in England.
Establishing the correct chronological context is essential for distinguishing between Roman, Anglo-Saxon, Viking, and Norman leaders.
2
Determine which leader is associated with the 'Danelaw' agreement
King Alfred the Great is the Saxon monarch who defeated the Vikings and agreed to the formation of the Danelaw.
The Danelaw was a specific treaty-based region in the north and east of England where Viking laws applied.

Key Concept

The Anglo-Saxon resistance and the establishment of the Danelaw
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