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Where did Augustine's missionaries consider turning back on their journey to Kent?
The English Channel
Gaul
The Mediterranean Sea
The Alps
Answer
Augustine's missionaries considered turning back on their journey to Kent at the Alps. The Alps are a mountain range in Europe that forms a natural barrier between Italy and the rest of the continent. The missionaries were likely concerned about the difficulty of crossing the Alps, as well as the potential for attacks from bandits or wild animals.
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