A Long and Illustrious History
Who were the first people to live in Britain?
AHunter-gatherers during the Stone Age ✓
BThe Angles and Saxons from Germanic tribes
CThe Romans, who invaded Britain in 43 AD
DThe Vikings, who raided Britain from Scandinavia
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Hunter-gatherers during the Stone Age.
The first people to live in Britain were hunter-gatherers who arrived during the Stone Age. They lived by hunting animals and gathering plants for food.
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