Verulamium

Question 1

Time periods in Verulamium


Answer 1

Roman : AD 43 - 84
Celtic : AD 42 and before
Modern : 2025

Question 2

Summarise the Boudiccan Revolt

Answer 2

AD 60-61 A revolt led by Queen Boudica after Romans attacked the icenii tribe. The Romans rebuilt Verulamium more Roman-like

Question 3

Summarise the Great Fire

Answer 3

AD 155 - A fire that burned majority of Verulamium

Question 4

Recall key physical evidence

Answer 4

Artist interpretation,
Legionary helmet,
Wall painting of a lyre

Question 5

How did Verulamium being a Celtic-Roman town?

Answer 5

Celts invited the Romans which caused the two to combine with tradition

Question 6

What also happened along with the second reconstruction of the mansonry wall

Answer 6

Romans left Britain in AD 410

Question 7

Briefly summarise the life in Verulamium

Answer 7

Everyday items : Tweezers, ear scoops, forms of makeup - Looking good was key in Roman culture

Food : Seeds, Shells, animal bones