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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
In which year did the Vikings first visit Britain to raid coastal towns?
Correct answer
AD 789
Why
The Vikings came from Denmark and Norway. They first visited in AD 789 to raid coastal towns and take away goods and slaves, and later began to stay and form their own communities.
Answer choices
- AAD 789
- BAD 43
- CAD 410
- D1066