Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
In which year did the Vikings first come to Britain to raid coastal towns?
- AAD 1066
- BAD 600
- CAD 410
- DAD 789Right answer
Answer: AD 789
Vikings from Denmark and Norway first raided Britain in AD 789, taking goods and slaves. Later they stayed and set up communities.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "Early Britain". Practice question 51 of 651, written in our own words.