Who were part of the Great Conspiracy against Britain?
Picts, Scoti, and Saxons
Goths, Vandals and Visigoths
Persians, Egyptians and Armenians
Alamanni, Quadi and Sarmatians
Answer
The Great Conspiracy was a series of raids and invasions of Britain by Picts, Scoti, and Saxons between 496 and 517. The attacks were likely a response to the collapse of the Roman Empire, which had provided military protection to Britain. The attacks were also likely motivated by the desire for plunder and slaves.
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