Northumbria & Mercia founded
- 1. Which two kingdoms were established during the Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy period?
A) Kent & Sussex
B) Wessex & East Anglia
C) Essex & Bernicia
D) Northumbria & Mercia
- 2. In which region was the kingdom of Mercia located?
A) Western England
B) Northern England
C) Southern England
D) Central England
- 3. Who was the first king of Northumbria?
A) Offa
B) Edwin
C) Ida
D) Alfred
- 4. Which famous monastery was located in Northumbria during the Anglo-Saxon period?
A) Canterbury
B) Whitby
C) Lindisfarne
D) Glastonbury
- 5. Which Mercian king was known for his coinage reform and strong rule?
A) Penda
B) Offa
C) Ceolwulf
D) Wulfhere
- 6. Which Viking king captured York from Northumbria in the 9th century?
A) Bjorn Ironside
B) Ragnar Lodbrok
C) Ivar the Boneless
D) Olaf Tryggvason
- 7. In which battle did the Northumbrians defeat the Picts in the 7th century?
A) Dyrham
B) Brunanburh
C) Maserfield
D) Nechtansmere
- 8. During the Viking Age, which kingdom was absorbed into the Kingdom of England, marking the end of its independence?
A) Mercia
B) Wessex
C) Northumbria
D) East Anglia
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