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Difficulty: MediumThe Vikings

The Viking era in Britain began in 793 AD with a raid on the monastery at Lindisfarne. After being defeated by King Alfred the Great, many Vikings settled in an area of northern and eastern England known as the Danelaw. Besides raiding, what other primary activities were these Viking settlers known for?

  1. Farming and tradingAnswer
  2. B
    Constructing stone circles like Stonehenge
  3. C
    Introducing the feudal system
  4. D
    Building a network of paved roads

Answer

The Viking settlers in the Danelaw were primarily known for farming and trading.
The correct answer is correct because the historical records and the 'Life in the UK' handbook specify that although the Vikings initially came to raid, many eventually settled in the north and east of England (the Danelaw) where they became farmers and traders.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical context of the Vikings in Britain.
The Vikings arrived in 793 AD (Lindisfarne) and eventually settled in the Danelaw after being defeated by King Alfred.
Establishing the timeline helps distinguish Viking activities from other historical periods.
2
Evaluate the activities mentioned in the options against the Viking period.
Farming and trading are the activities associated with Viking settlement in the 'Life in the UK' handbook.
The handbook specifically notes that many Vikings stayed to form communities and integrate through trade and agriculture.

Key Concept

Viking settlement and lifestyle in the Danelaw
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