How Well Do You Know The 10th Century?
How Well Do You Know The 10th Century?
From Vikings to churchmen (and women) - Here are ten questions to challenge your knowledge of the 10th century, from Medievalists.net
From Vikings to churchmen (and women) - Here are ten questions to challenge your knowledge of the 10th century, from Medievalists.net
After discovering Greenland in around 982, this Norse explorer would lead the first European settlement of the island in the late 10th century. Who was he?
This 10th century canoness living in Germany is famous for writing plays and poetry. Her name is?
Founded by the Duke of Aquitaine in 910, this abbey would become a leading monastic centre in Europe and played an important role in ecclesiastical affairs for the next few centuries. What was the name of this abbey?
This Anglo-Saxon King, who was the grandson of Alfred the Great, was seen as one of the best monarchs of the 10th century, who defeated both Scotland and the Vikings during his reign. He also established strong relations with mainland Europe. Who was he?
Around the year 911 the French King Charles the Simple made a deal with a Viking leader, granting him the territory of Normandy. Who was this Viking leader?
In 955, the German king Otto I the Great defeated the Magyars in this major battle, putting an end to invasions and raiding these people were carrying out in Western Europe. What was the name of this battle?
In 999 Gerbert of Aurillac, the Archbishop of Ravenna and an accomplished scholar of mathematics and astronomy (in later legends he was said to have used sorcery and consorted with the Devil), was named Pope. Which Papal name did he take?
This 10th century manuscript contains the earliest surviving Gaelic writing from Scotland. What is it called?
He was the first Christian ruler of Poland, and considered to be the founder of the Polish State. His name was?
In the year 909 Caliph al-Mandi overthrew the Aghlabid Dynasty and set up a new state in North Africa. What was his dynasty known as?