Answer the following about the Vikings’ spread across Europe, for 10 points each.
[10m] The Viking Rollo was the first ruler of a territory named for these people. A member of these people conducted the Harrying of the North against the last living relative of Edward the Confessor.
ANSWER: Normans [accept Duchy of Normandy]
[10e] The Norse-descended Varangians served leaders of this empire, which continued after the fall of its western counterpart. This empire had its capital at Constantinople.
ANSWER: Byzantine Empire [or Eastern Roman Empire or Basileia Rhomaion; prompt on Roman Empire]
[10h] This military group was originally successful in capturing the Isle of Thanet, but was later defeated by Alfred the Great at the Battle of Edington.
ANSWER: Great Heathen Army [accept Viking Great Army]
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