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.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Analyze historical impact of Viking raids on monasteries

Viking raids on coastal monasteries in Britain and Ireland, such as Lindisfarne and Iona, forced monastic communities to relocate inland to escape repeated attacks.

Evaluate the specific historical event of 806 AD

In 806 AD, following a devastating Viking raid on the monastery of Iona that resulted in the massacre of 68 monks, the surviving community fled to Kells in County Meath, Ireland, where they established a new monastery for safety.

Match with the correct multiple-choice option

The historical event of the monks fleeing from Iona to Kells in 806 AD directly corresponds to option (d).

Answer:

• 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. (Correct answer)