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When the Roman army eventually left Britain to defend other parts of their empire, which group was left to defend the country against northern tribes and new invaders?

  1. A
    The Vikings
  2. B
    The Normans
  3. The people of BritainAnswer
  4. D
    The Anglo-Saxons

Answer

The people of Britain (including the Romano-British) were left to defend themselves after the Roman withdrawal.
The correct answer is the people of Britain because the official handbook states that when the Roman army left in 410 AD to defend other parts of the Empire, the people living there, including the Romano-British, were left to defend themselves against raiding tribes.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical event and date.
The Roman army withdrew from Britain in 410 AD.
This establishes the timeline for the transition of power and defense.
2
Determine the status of the island's inhabitants.
The Romano-British and local inhabitants remained on the island.
The handbook explicitly states they were left to defend themselves as the legions never returned.
3
Evaluate the chronological accuracy of the distractors.
Vikings, Normans, and Anglo-Saxons appear at different points in history.
Vikings (8th century) and Normans (11th century) arrived much later; Anglo-Saxons were the subsequent invaders following the withdrawal.

Key Concept

Roman Withdrawal and the Romano-British
Estimated Time:45s
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The Romans

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