History of British Invasions Quiz

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Which group invaded Britain around 43 AD?

Romans (correct)
Normans
Vikings
Celts

The Anglo-Saxons believed in the existence of spirits, elves, and other mythical creatures.

True (A)

What significant structure did the Romans construct to separate England from Scotland?

Hadrian's Wall

The term _____ refers to sources created after the event being studied.

Secondary Source Signup and view all the answers

Match each invader with their primary contribution to Britain:

Celts = Celtic culture and storytelling Romans = Construction of roads and towns Anglo-Saxons = Christianity and burhs Vikings = Paganism and farming techniques Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following centuries did the Vikings invade Britain?

8th Century (D) Signup and view all the answers

Primary sources are created during the time period being studied.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Name one improvement the Romans made to hygiene in towns.

Public baths Signup and view all the answers

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What does A.D. stand for?

The year 2023 is an example of AD, which stands for Anno Domini and means "in the year of the Lord". It's a way of counting years starting from the traditional year of Jesus Christ's birth.

What does B.C. stand for?

BC stands for Before Christ and denotes years before the traditional year of Jesus Christ's birth. Events occurring before 1 AD are counted in BC, for example, 500 BC.

What is a decade?

A decade is a period of 10 years. For example, the 1990s encompass the years from 1990 to 1999.

What is a century?

A century is a period of 100 years. For example, the 20th century includes the years from 1901 to 2000.