Question

select the correct answer
the beginning of the anglo-saxon period roughly corresponds with which historical event?
a. the norman invasion of britain
b. the viking invasion of britain
c. the roman pull-out from britain
d. the battle of hastings

Explanation:

The Anglo-Saxon period in Britain began when Germanic tribes (Angles, Saxons, Jutes) migrated to and settled in Britain after the Roman Empire withdrew its forces from the region in the early 5th century. The Norman Invasion and Battle of Hastings marked the end of the Anglo-Saxon period (1066 CE), while the Viking invasions occurred during the later part of the Anglo-Saxon era.

Answer:

C. the Roman pull-out from Britain