Practice questionLife in the UK Test

Who were the Huguenots who came to Britain between 1680 and 1720?

Correct answer

French Protestants escaping religious persecution

Why

Many refugees came to England at this time. Among them were Huguenots, French Protestants who had been persecuted for their religion. Many were well educated and skilled in science, banking, weaving or other crafts.

Answer choices

ADutch farmers looking for land
BFrench Protestants escaping religious persecution
CScottish Catholics
DVikings from Norway