Life in the UK Practice Test 4: Anglo-Saxons, Vikings and the Norman Conquest
24 questions. Pass mark 75%. Free, unlimited retakes, explanation on every answer.
Practice test 4 of 24 for the Life in the UK test, focused on anglo-saxons, vikings and the norman conquest. There are 24 questions, the same number as the real test. You need 75% (18 correct) to pass. Every answer comes with a short explanation based on the official handbook.
2.From where did the Anglo-Saxons originate?
3.What is the name of the famous burial mound of an Anglo-Saxon king that was discovered in Suffolk?
4.Which part of Britain was not conquered by the Anglo-Saxons?
5.Who is considered the first English king?
6.The Vikings first visited Britain in AD 789 for what purpose?
7.Where did the Vikings originate?
8.Which Anglo-Saxon king defeated the Vikings in the 10th century, leading to a period of peace?
9.What was the name of the area in England where the Vikings were allowed to live under their own laws?
10.Who was the last Anglo-Saxon king?
11.In what year did the Norman Conquest occur?
12.Who led the Norman invasion of England?
13.What was the decisive battle of the Norman Conquest?
14.The Bayeux Tapestry commemorates which event?
15.What was the Domesday Book?
16.How did the Anglo-Saxons divide England?
17.St Patrick and St Columba were missionaries who spread which religion in Britain?
18.Which language began to be used by the government following the Norman Conquest?
19.Who was Cnut, also known as Canute?
20.Before the Battle of Hastings, King Harold's army had to march to which other battle?
21.What was a key feature of the feudal system introduced by the Normans?
22.Who was Edward the Confessor?
23.How did the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms eventually unite?
24.The name 'England' is derived from which group of people?
0 of 24 answered. The real test allows 45 minutes.