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Danelaw Word Scramble

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The word scramble game is set in the context of the Danelaw (9th-11th century), where players can immerse themselves in the historical period while unscrambling key vocabulary terms.

  • Players can learn about the political and cultural impact of the Danelaw
  • They can uncover important figures and events from this time period

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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Danelaw
The area of England in which the laws of the Danes held sway during the 9th to 11th centuries.
Vikings
Seafaring people from the late eighth to early 11th century, originating from the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, who played a significant role in the establishment of Danelaw.
Alfred the Great
King of Wessex from 871 to 899 who successfully defended his kingdom against Viking invasions, including those from Danelaw.
Guthrum
A Danish Viking leader who led the Great Heathen Army and later settled in East Anglia, establishing the Danelaw.
Burgh
A fortified town or settlement established by the Anglo-Saxons in response to Viking invasions, often located within or near the boundaries of Danelaw.
Thing
A legislative and judicial assembly in Norse societies, including the Danelaw, where disputes were settled and laws were made.
Hustings
Old English term referring to a Viking assembly or council, similar to the Thing, held in the Danelaw region.
Hundred
A division of land in Anglo-Saxon England, often used in Danelaw, roughly corresponding to an administrative unit comprising of several villages.
Wergild
A legal concept in Danelaw and Anglo-Saxon England, referring to the amount of compensation or payment required to settle a crime or injury, based on the social status of the victim.

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