Question
Harald Greycloak was the last king of this country from its Fairhair dynasty. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this country whose first king was the possibly legendary Harald Fairhair. Later kings of this country whose descent from Fairhair is disputed include Harald Hardrada.
ANSWER: Norway [or Kingdom of Norway or Kongeriket Norge or Kongeriket Noreg]
[10h] Among the kings who claimed descent from Fairhair was Olaf I, who married a princess of these people named Geira. Many Scandinavians participated in a war against these people during which they were led by Niklot.
ANSWER: Wends [accept Wendish Crusade]
[10m] Olaf II sought to reunite Norway much as Fairhair had, though a Danish invasion forced him into exile at this non-Byzantine ruler’s court. Harald Hardrada also served this ruler, likely fighting in his campaigns against the Pechenegs.
ANSWER: Yaroslav the Wise [or Yaroslav I; prompt on Yaroslav]
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