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Difficulty: MediumThe Anglo-Saxons

After the Roman army left Britain in 410 AD, tribes from northern Europe—the Jutes, Angles, and Saxons—established several independent kingdoms. By the late 9th century, when Viking invaders had conquered much of the north and east of England, which of these kingdoms remained as the primary center of resistance under King Alfred the Great?

  1. WessexAnswer
  2. B
    The Roman Empire
  3. C
    Normandy
  4. D
    The Danelaw

Answer

Wessex was the Anglo-Saxon kingdom that successfully resisted the Viking invaders under King Alfred the Great.
The kingdom of Wessex, ruled by King Alfred the Great, was the only major Anglo-Saxon kingdom to withstand the Viking invasions of the 9th century. Alfred's leadership and his victory at the Battle of Edington preserved the kingdom and laid the foundations for a united England.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the timeframe and the specific historical figures mentioned.
The timeframe is the late 9th century, and the key figure is King Alfred the Great.
This establishes that we are looking for the Anglo-Saxon response to the Viking invasions.
2
Recall the political structure of Britain during the Anglo-Saxon period.
Britain was divided into several independent kingdoms (such as Mercia, Northumbria, and Wessex) following the Roman withdrawal in 410 AD.
This helps distinguish between the different Anglo-Saxon territories.
3
Determine which kingdom Alfred the Great ruled and defended.
King Alfred was the King of the West Saxons (Wessex).
Historical records show that Wessex became the focal point of the resistance that eventually stopped the Vikings from conquering all of England.

Key Concept

The Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms and Viking Resistance
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The Anglo-Saxons

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