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What was the Danelaw?
Correct answer
The area of England where many Vikings settled
Why
Many Vikings stayed in the east and north of England, in an area known as the Danelaw. Many place names there, such as Grimsby and Scunthorpe, come from the Viking languages.
Answer choices
- AThe area of England where many Vikings settled
- BA set of laws written by King Alfred
- CA Roman fort in the north of England
- DA treaty between England and Scotland