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Early Medieval Art II

Question 4 • Art History I - EL4002

How did the Viking invasion affect the monasteries?

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.

Explanation

The Viking raids made monasteries unsafe, so monks sought shelter elsewhere. In 806, monks from Iona fled to Kells for safety, making “In 806, the monks from Iona fled to Kells for safety” the correct choice.

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