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Difficulty: EasyThe Anglo-Saxons

After the Roman army left Britain in 410 AD, which tribes from northern Europe invaded and began to settle in the country?

  1. The Jutes, the Angles, and the SaxonsAnswer
  2. B
    The Normans and the French
  3. C
    The Vikings and the Danes
  4. D
    The Romans and the Greeks

Answer

The Jutes, the Angles, and the Saxons
The Jutes, the Angles, and the Saxons were the northern European tribes that settled in Britain after the Roman army left in 410 AD. They established several kingdoms, many of which remain as names of modern English counties.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the time period mentioned in the question.
The period is post-410 AD, immediately after the Roman withdrawal.
The question specifically asks about the groups that arrived after the Romans left.
2
Recall the historical groups associated with the migration to Britain from northern Europe during this era.
The Jutes, Angles, and Saxons are the three main tribes identified in the official Life in the UK handbook.
This matches the factual recall required for the early Britain section of the test.

Key Concept

The Anglo-Saxon Settlement
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