A Long and Illustrious History
Who was King Alfred the Great?
AThe first Norman king of England who came to power following the conquest of 1066
BA 9th-century Anglo-Saxon king who defeated the Vikings and championed scholarship ✓
CThe English king who agreed to and formally signed the Magna Carta at Runnymede
DThe first monarch of the Tudor dynasty, who defeated Richard III at Bosworth Field
Explanation
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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