The last successful foreign invasion of England was by which of the following?
- The Normans led by William✓
- The Romans led by Emperor Claudius
- The Romans led by Julius Caesar
- The Vikings
Answer: A — The Normans led by William
The Norman Conquest was the last successful foreign invasion of England and led to many changes in government and social structures in England. Norman French, the language of the new ruling class, influenced the development of the English language as we know it today.
About this question
This is a free practice question from the Early Britain topic in the History of the UK chapter. From the earliest settlement through the Roman, Anglo-Saxon and Viking periods up to the Norman Conquest. Questions typically ask who arrived when, and what they left behind.
The real Life in the UK Test has 24 multiple-choice questions and a 45-minute time limit, and you need 18 correct to pass. Practising a topic at a time is the quickest way to find the areas that still need work.