fostered a rebirth of religious and scholarly activity. His reign exhibits military skill and innovation, sound governance and the ability to inspire men and plan for the future, piety and a practical commitment to the support of religion, personal scholarship and the promotion of education. 7: What did Ethelred do at London Bridge? King Ethelred burnt down the bridge to split apart the invading forces of the Dane Svein Haraldsson 8: Who controlled London from 1017 to 1042? Canute took control of the English throne in 1017, controlling the city and country until 1042 9: What happened on Christmas day 1066? Following a victory at the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror, the then Duke of Normandy, was crowned King of England in the newly finished Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1066 10: What did Duke William build in London? Tower of London
Seminar II The Emergence of Denmark, Roesdahl 2008 1. Miks lasi kuningas Harald Sinihammas silla ehitada? Arvatakse, et oli nii spetsiifiline kui sümboolne tähendus. Sild oli mugavaks teeks, et ületada Vejle jõge, aga sellelt sillalt sai näha ka ruunikivi, mille kuningas oli teinud oma vanematale, mistõttu kutsuti seda ka hingede sillaks. (The Emergence of Denmark, Roesdahl 2008) 2. Kuidas muutus riigi valitsemine pärast Harald Sinihamba surma? Svein Forkbeard keskendus rohkem ühiskonna militariseerimisele, vallutusretkedele (eriti Inglismaa). Pärast tema surma tõusis troonile kuningas Knut, kes suunas samuti kogu energia Inglismaale. (The Emergence of Denmark, Roesdahl 2008) 3.Millal mainitakse esimest korda Taanit kui kohanime? Taanit mainitakse esimesena umbes aastal 890. (The Emergence of Denmark, Roesdahl 2008) The Creation of Norway, Kraq 2008 1. Kes oli Eirik Bloodaxe?