From the late 8th to the 10th century,（ ）invaded parts of Ireland but were eventuallydefeated by the Irish.
A、Celts
B、Saxons
C、Vikings
D、Normans
【正确答案】：C
【题目解析】：本题考查爱尔兰共和国的早期历史。From the late 8th to the 10th century, however, Vikings invaded parts of the country. The Irish eventually defeated them, but many Vikings remained in settlements along the Irish coast.从公元8世纪晚期到10世纪，维京人入侵了爱尔兰的部分地区，但爱尔兰人最终打败了他们。