United KingdomHistory 2 · History
About 6,000 years ago, newcomers brought a new way of life to Britain. What was it?
- aWriting with an alphabet
- bMaking tools from iron
- cFarmingCorrect answer
- dThe Christian religion
Why?
The first farmers arrived in Britain about 6,000 years ago, probably from south-east Europe. Ironworking, writing and Christianity all came much later.
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