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Chapter 03A Long and Illustrious History Premium practice locked

Early Britain

Early British history includes prehistoric communities, Roman Britain, Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, Vikings, and the Norman Conquest.

Key facts to remember

1

The Romans invaded Britain in AD 43 and left a long cultural and infrastructure legacy.

2

Anglo-Saxon and Viking settlement shaped language, kingdoms, and law.

3

The Norman Conquest in 1066 changed monarchy, land ownership, and government.

Key terms

Roman BritainAnglo-SaxonVikingNorman Conquest

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