During the Harrying of the North, which ally did Waltheof have?

During the Harrying of the North, which ally did Waltheof have?

• A. Denmark
• B. Norway
• C. France
• D. Scotland

Answer: (A)

This item tests knowledge of who backed the Northumbrian resistance during William’s Harrying of the North. Waltheof, as Earl of Northumbria, aligned with external forces opposing Norman rule. In 1069 he sought and received support from Denmark, and Danish forces joined the northern rebels, giving Waltheof and his allies crucial military backing. The Danes provided ships and troops that helped the resistance in that period, making Denmark the ally in question. Other options—Norway, France, Scotland—aren’t connected to Waltheof’s actions in the Harrying. So, the ally is Denmark.

This item tests knowledge of who backed the Northumbrian resistance during William’s Harrying of the North. Waltheof, as Earl of Northumbria, aligned with external forces opposing Norman rule. In 1069 he sought and received support from Denmark, and Danish forces joined the northern rebels, giving Waltheof and his allies crucial military backing. The Danes provided ships and troops that helped the resistance in that period, making Denmark the ally in question. Other options—Norway, France, Scotland—aren’t connected to Waltheof’s actions in the Harrying. So, the ally is Denmark.