📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
Which TWO statements describe the situation in Britain when the Romans left?
Correct answers: Many inhabitants had adopted Christianity.; The country became vulnerable to external invasions.
✓ Many inhabitants had adopted Christianity.
B The Roman army continued to provide protection for Britain.
✓ The country became vulnerable to external invasions.
D The Latin language was entirely discarded by the local population.
💡 Explanation
The paragraph states that by the time the Romans left, many people had adopted Christianity, and Britain became vulnerable to invasion.
Key facts to remember
- Romans left Britain in AD 410
- Many Britons had adopted Roman customs and Christianity
- Britain became vulnerable to invasion after Romans left
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 3.1.2 The Romans:
The Romans left Britain in AD 410 to defend other parts of the Roman Empire. By this time, many people in Britain had adopted Roman customs, the Latin language, and Christianity. When the Romans left, Britain was no longer protected by the Roman army and became vulnerable to invasion by other groups.
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