Who invaded England in 1066?
Answer: D — William of Normandy
In 1066, an invasion led by William, the Duke of Normandy (in what is now northern France), defeated Harold, the Saxon king of England, at the Battle of Hastings.
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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.