Question
How did the Viking invasion affect the monasteries?
a.
The monks fought back but could not win against the strong Vikings.
b.
The Vikings stole all the manuscripts from the monasteries.
c.
Vikings took over the monasteries and burned them down.
d.
In 806, the monks from Iona fled to Kells for safety.
a.
The monks fought back but could not win against the strong Vikings.
b.
The Vikings stole all the manuscripts from the monasteries.
c.
Vikings took over the monasteries and burned them down.
d.
In 806, the monks from Iona fled to Kells for safety.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The Viking invasion had a significant impact on monasteries, particularly in Britain and Ireland. Among the options provided, the statement that best reflects the historical events is:
**d. In 806, the monks from Iona fled to Kells for safety.**
The Viking raids often targeted monasteries because they were wealthy and relatively undefended. Monks and communities often sought refuge from these attacks, leading to some relocating to safer areas. The monks from Iona relocating to Kells is a historical example of this.
**d. In 806, the monks from Iona fled to Kells for safety.**
The Viking raids often targeted monasteries because they were wealthy and relatively undefended. Monks and communities often sought refuge from these attacks, leading to some relocating to safer areas. The monks from Iona relocating to Kells is a historical example of this.