Stage 13 Test Flashcards
What was the roman concept of civilization
Urban centered
What were three things all celtic tribes had in common
They all spoke the celtic language
Iron weapons
Ruled by kings
What characterized celtic art
Abstract
Who were in charge of celtic religion
Druids
What three things did the priests do
Acted as judges
Kept oral traditions
Knowledge of the tribe
Why would the romans not favor the priests
Becuase they encouraged fierce british resistance to the roman invasion
Who was the first roman general to lead his troops into britain
Julius caesar
How did julius caesar describe the inhabitants of britain
Fierce warriors,living on good agricultural,in a country rich in timber and minerals
Why did julius caesar go to britain
Caesar wanted to find out whether the wealth of britain was worth the trouble of occupying it with roman troops.
How many times did julius caesar visit britain?
Why did his vists not continue
1time…..his attention was diverted to wars elsewhere
What opinion did the first roman emperors have of britain
Not worthy of conquering
For what two reasons might emperor claudius have decided to invade britain in a.d 43
For military success for his own prestige and British wealth
What does archaeological evidence prove about life on the island before the roman arrival
That the britons or colts were very good at metalworking,carpenting,weavers,and farmers
Who was Claudius successful commander in the British campaign
Aulus plautius
How do we know that his campaign was succesful
Elevan british kings surrendered after this campaign
What happend to this commander
He became the governor of britain
What two things would roman officials do from then on
Enforce roman law and collect roman taxes
What were the romans then able to do
Buy land in britain and use it for agricultural or mining
What was then the role of the roman army
Would be fed in an annual tribute in grain and hogs
Who was britains most famous roman governor
Gnaeus julius agricola
What did agricola accomplish in his seven year stay
Led army into the scottish highlands where he built a number of forts and he effectively put an end to scottish resistance
