History of Britain: Roman and Anglo-Saxon Influence

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What year did the Romans arrive in Britain?

43 AD (correct)
750 AD
1000 AD
360 AD

The Anglo-Saxons introduced the idea of public baths in Britain.

False (B)

What structure did the Romans build to separate England from Scotland?

Hadrian's Wall

The __________ invaded Britain from Scandinavia around 750 AD.

Vikings Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT an impact of the Anglo-Saxons on Britain?

Developed towns with gymnasiums (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the invader with their main contribution:

Romans = Public baths and sanitation Anglo-Saxons = Christianity and storytelling Vikings = Seafaring techniques None of the above = Warfare and conflict Signup and view all the answers

Primary sources are created after the events they describe.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the four criteria for testing the reliability of a source?

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Anno Domini, Latin for 'in the year of the Lord', refers to the years after the birth of Jesus Christ. It's used for dating events in the Gregorian calendar.

BC

Before Christ, used for dating events that occurred before the year 1, which marks the traditional year of Jesus Christ's birth.

Primary Source

Primary sources are created by someone who experienced the event directly. They provide firsthand accounts and original information.

Secondary Source

Secondary sources are created by someone who did not directly experience the event. They use primary sources and other information to analyze and interpret an event.