What happened to the Althing in 1800?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. It was abolished and replaced by a high court, then restored as an advisory body in 1845
- Step 1: The old assembly had lost power over the centuries. Step 2. In 1800 it was abolished, and it was restored with an advisory role in 1845. Answer: It was abolished and replaced by a high court, then restored as an advisory body in 1845. Why not the others: It was not moved, the Cod Wars came later, and it was not merged with the church.
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