The Romans Flashcards
Who led a Roman invasion of Britain in 55BC?
Julius Caesar
Was Julius Ceasar victorious in his invasion of Britain (55BC)?
No
In what year did the Romans successfully invade Britain?
43 A.D.
Which Roman Emperor led the successful invasion of Britain?
Emperor Claudius
Which tribal leader famously fought the Roman invasion?
Queen Boudicca
Whereabouts on a map of Britain would you have found the Iceni?
Eastern England
Modern Norfolk
and North-West Suffolk
Which tribe did Queen Boudicca lead?
The Iceni
Where in London can you find a statue of Boudicca?
Westminster Bridge
Near the houses of Parliament
Did the Romans conquer Scotland?
No
What tribe (ancestors of the Scottish people) did the Romans fight?
The Picts
A particularly troublesome tribe for the Romans were the Picts.
‘Picti’ means ‘painted ones’ in Latin, because the tribe were known for painting their bodies with tattoos.
What did the Romans build to keep out the Picts?
A wall
Which Roman Emperor built a wall to keep out the Picts?
Emperor Hadrian
Hence “Hadrian’s wall”
Which forts which are included in Hadrian’s wall have been designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO?
Fort Housesteads
Fort Vindolanda
What does UNESCO stand for?
United
Nations
Educational,
Scientific and
Cultural
Organisation
How long did the Romans remain in Britain for?
400 years
From 43 to 410 AD.
