The poem 'The Battle of Maldon' celebrates events which took place in the 10th century, but who was it between______________?
Correct answer: A. Danes and English
- A. Danes and English
- B. Dutch and English
- C. Normans and English
- D. French and English
Explanation
The Battle of Maldon commemorates the Battle of Maldon in 991, when an English force fought Viking Danes. Thus the conflict was between the Danes and the English.
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