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Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum Word Scramble

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Explore the historical context of the Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum (886) through this word scramble game!

  • Unscramble key vocabulary terms related to the treaty
  • Test your knowledge of the events and significance of the treaty

Game Details: a word scramble game where you unscramble key vocabulary terms. There is no time limit, but you have a limited number of moves. Use spells to get extra moves!

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Treaty
An agreement between two parties, in this case, Alfred the Great and Guthrum, establishing peace and defining territorial boundaries.
Alfred the Great
The King of Wessex who successfully defended his kingdom against Viking invasions and negotiated the treaty with Guthrum.
Guthrum
The Viking leader who became a key figure in the treaty, representing the Danish forces and agreeing to the terms set by Alfred.
Danelaw
The area of England under the control of the Vikings, which was formalized through the Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum.
Viking
Norse seafarers who raided and settled in parts of Europe, including England, during the late 8th to early 11th centuries.
Peace
The state of tranquility that the treaty aimed to achieve between the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings.
Boundaries
The geographical limits established by the treaty that delineated territories controlled by Alfred and Guthrum.
Christianity
The religion that Alfred encouraged Guthrum to adopt as part of the treaty, symbolizing a cultural and religious shift.
Alfredian Renaissance
A period of cultural and intellectual revival in Wessex that was influenced by the stability achieved through the treaty.
Anglo-Saxon
Referring to the early medieval inhabitants of England, whose culture and governance were significantly impacted by the treaty.

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