Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum Timeline Game
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About This Challenge
In this interactive timeline game, players will have the opportunity to test their knowledge of history by placing events in their correct chronological order. To connect this game to the topic of the Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum (886), players will be able to explore the historical context and significance of this important agreement between the Anglo-Saxon King Alfred and the Viking leader Guthrum.
- Players will learn about the key events leading up to the Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum (886).
- They will also discover the terms and outcomes of the treaty, and its impact on the relationships between the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings.
- Players will have the chance to deepen their understanding of this pivotal moment in history while honing their chronological thinking skills.
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- 878: Alfred the Great defeats the Viking leader Guthrum at the Battle of Edington
- 878: Treaty of Wedmore signed, dividing England between Alfred and Guthrum
- 879: Guthrum converts to Christianity and takes on the baptismal name Æthelstan
- 885: Peace negotiations between Alfred and Guthrum begin
- 886: Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum signed, establishing boundaries and terms for peace
- 886: Alfred and Guthrum exchange hostages as a sign of good faith
- 886: Guthrum agrees to withdraw his forces from Wessex
- 886: Alfred promises to provide food and supplies to Guthrum's men during their withdrawal
- 886: Alfred grants Guthrum control of the territory known as the Danelaw
- 886: Alfred and Guthrum establish trade agreements between their kingdoms
- 886: Alfred and Guthrum agree to mutual defense against external threats
- 886: Alfred and Guthrum hold a feast to celebrate the signing of the treaty
- 886: Guthrum returns to his kingdom in East Anglia
- 886: Alfred consolidates his power in Wessex and continues to strengthen his kingdom
- 886: The Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum is seen as a turning point in the Viking invasions of England
- 886: The treaty paves the way for a period of relative peace and stability in the region
- 886: Alfred is hailed as a hero for his role in negotiating the treaty and defending his kingdom
- 879: Guthrum's conversion to Christianity is seen as a significant step towards integration of the Viking and Anglo-Saxon cultures
- 886: The Treaty of Alfred and Guthrum is later cited as a model for diplomatic negotiations and conflict resolution
- 886: The legacy of the treaty continues to be felt in the relations between the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings in the following centuries