The third-most famous group that invaded Britain in the 5th century they gave their name to the continental part of Denmark

Find out the Final Jeopardy Answer for the episode airing on Friday, May 26 2023!

Today’s Final Jeopardy Category is: Groups in History

Today’s contestants are Jesse Chin, Diandra D’alessio and Alice Ciciora.

Today’s Final Jeopardy

The third-most famous group that invaded Britain in the 5th century they gave their name to the continental part of Denmark

Final Jeopardy Answer

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Jutes

Final Jeopardy Explanation

Along with the Angles and the Saxons, the Jutes were one of the Germanic tribes that invaded Britain in the 5th century. The Jutes originated from what is now the Jutland Peninsula, the mainland part of Denmark.

The three groups collectively came to be known as the Anglo-Saxons, and their invasion marked the start of the Early Middle Ages in Britain, often referred to as the Anglo-Saxon period.

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