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Difficulty: MediumThe Anglo-Saxons

After the Roman army left Britain in 410 AD, several tribes from northern Europe, including the Jutes, Angles, and Saxons, began to settle in the country. From which of these tribes does the name 'England' originate?

  1. The AnglesAnswer
  2. B
    The Saxons
  3. C
    The Vikings
  4. D
    The Normans

Answer

The Angles
The correct answer is the Angles because the name of the country, 'England', literally translates to 'land of the Angles'. This tribe was one of the three main Germanic groups that settled in Britain following the collapse of Roman rule.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the groups that settled in Britain after 410 AD.
The Jutes, the Angles, and the Saxons settled in Britain after the Romans left.
These tribes are collectively known as the Anglo-Saxons and established the early medieval kingdoms.
2
Determine which of these specific tribes provided the linguistic root for the country's name.
The Angles gave their name to the country ('Angle-land').
This is a specific factual detail provided in the official Life in the UK handbook regarding the origins of England.

Key Concept

The origin of the name 'England' from the Angles tribe during the Anglo-Saxon settlement.
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