What did the ninth-century Scandinavian invasions do in England?
A
Promoted various small kingdoms to merge into a large kingdom
B
Led to disintegration of a large kingdom into smaller kingdoms
C
Gave way to colonization by the Vikings
D
Brought down Anglo-Saxon alliance
Correct Answer: Promoted various small kingdoms to merge into a large kingdom
They promoted various small kingdoms to merge into a large kingdom. Their invasion of other countries was motivated by overpopulation, trade assets, and the lack of viable farmland in their homeland.