What is the primary focus of Bede's Ecclesiastical History ?
Correct answer: B. The conversion of Britain to Christianity
- A. The life of everyday people in the 5th and 6th centuries
- B. The conversion of Britain to Christianity
- C. The history of Christianity before it reached Britain
- D. The spread of Christianity after the Norman Conquest
Explanation
Bede’s history traces how Christianity was introduced to and established in Britain, especially through the conversion of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. It is not primarily a general social history or an account of post-Conquest events.
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