ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

EARLY BRITISH LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who first invaded the British Isles?
A
The Celts
B
The Romans
C
The angles
D
The Normans
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The first one took place in 400 BC when Celts armed with iron weapons conquered Kent and much of Southern England. They spread north and imposed their language on the natives. Celts were ancient people who lived in Central and Western Europe and moved to the British Isles during the Iron Age.

Detailed explanation-2: -Britain was invaded by the Roman empire in AD 43, the southern half of the island being controlled by Rome until the 5th century.

Detailed explanation-3: -Julius Ceasar and his Roman legions attempted to conquer the British Isles twice, first in 55 BC and then again in 54 BC. Unfortunately for Caesar, both of his attempts failed due to stormy weather. It wasn’t until 43 AD that much of Britain was successfully captured by the Romans under Emperor Claudius.

Detailed explanation-4: -Between 800 and 600 B.C., two groups of Celts from southern Europe invaded the British Isles. The Brythons (Britain) settled on the largest island, Britain. the second groups was called the Gaels; they settles on the second largest island, now called Ireland.

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