A Long and Illustrious History
Who was King Alfred the Great?
AA 9th-century Anglo-Saxon king who defeated the Vikings and championed scholarship ✓
BThe English king who agreed to and formally signed the Magna Carta at Runnymede
CThe first monarch of the Tudor dynasty, who defeated Richard III at Bosworth Field
DThe first Norman king of England who came to power following the conquest of 1066
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is A 9th-century Anglo-Saxon king who defeated the Vikings and championed scholarship.
King Alfred the Great was a 9th-century Anglo-Saxon king who successfully repelled Danish Viking invasions. He is also known for promoting learning and literacy, establishing a legal code.
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