Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
In which year did Jewish people settle in London, the first to arrive in Britain since the Middle Ages?
- A1689
- B1745
- C1656Right answer
- D1707
Answer: 1656
Jewish settlers arrived in London in 1656, the first since the Middle Ages. At this time many people also left Britain for new colonies in America.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "A global power". Practice question 152 of 651, written in our own words.