stage 14 culture Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the first Roman general to lead his troops into Britain? When did he do this?
A
Julius Caesar in 55 BC
2
Q
Who was the emperor who made Britain a Roman Province?
A
Emperor Claudius
3
Q
Who was governor of Britain when Quintus visited?
A
Agricola
4
Q
How was life in Britain different from life in Italy?
A
different weather, unfamiliar local conditions, isolation from friends, lack of urban amenities (forum or entertainment place)
5
Q
Describe a typical British farm. Give five details.
A
- single round room where everyone worked, ate, and slept
- no windows
- one wide doorway
- open fire in the center of the room for cooking and light
- no chimney = smoky
6
Q
Describe the houses built by Romanized Britons.
A
- villas
- 4 or 5 rooms
- rooms sometimes linked by corridors
- mainly built out of timber and wattle and daub
- roofs made of stone slabs, tiles, or thatch
7
Q
When building later villas, which practical advantages would the owner look for?
A
a nearby supply of running water and shelter from the cold north and east winds
8
Q
pros of romanization
A
- less human sacrifice
- architecture improves
- successful life of Rome
- emperor promised life of peace
9
Q
A
- taxes
- roman troops
- new ways of life (forced)
- forced into roman religion
