Life in the UK test practice question · History
Vikings settled in the Danelaw, in the north and east of England. Which pair of towns there have names with Viking (Old Norse) endings?
Answer options
- Bath and Bristol
- Grimsby and ScunthorpeCorrect
- Exeter and Plymouth
- Dover and Canterbury
Answer: Grimsby and Scunthorpe
The endings "-by" (village) and "-thorpe" (small settlement) come from Old Norse. They are common in the old Danelaw area.
Checked 8 November 2026