London Flashcards

1
Q

London was essentially a - invention?

A

Roman

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2
Q

What’s the main clue as to why London is not entirely a Roman invention?

A

London is not a roman word - but a Celtic word meaning wild or bold.

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3
Q

It was the - not the - who founded London

A

Romans not the Celts

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4
Q

The Romans first visited Britain when and under whose rule?

A

In 55BC under Julius Caeser

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5
Q

Romans didn’t attempt to take hold of England until …

A

Under Claudius in 43CE

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