Question

Why did King Alfred have works translated into his dialect, and what significant change was made? Option 1: Promoting his kingdom, translation into Latin Option 2: Promoting cultural exchange, translation into Old Norse Option 3: Promoting religious unity, translation into Greek Option 4: Promoting Viking culture, translation into French

Answer 1

King Alfred had works translated into his dialect, Old English, to promote learning and literature.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the late eighth century, the Anglo-Saxons faced Viking raids and the establishment of a Viking kingdom in eastern England. After defeating the Vikings in 879, King Alfred of Wessex promoted learning and literature in the Old English dialect. He had works translated into Old English, which was the vernacular of the Anglo-Saxon people at the time.

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