The British Isles
How many countries are there on the British Isles?
Two (the UK and the Republic of Ireland)
What is a settler?
A person wo lives on a place, works the land and doesn't move
Why did the Romans go to Britain?
To expand their territories, more prestige
Why did the Romans leave Britain?
to defend the continent from Barbarians, economic problems, the empire was too big to protect
How many nations are there in the Uk? Name them
FOUR
(England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland)
What is an invader?
A person who comes to another place to take something or impose their culture to the settlers there.
Was it wasy for them to invade Britain?
No, it took them different expeditions. Some Celts were easy to control but other were not (Picts)
Why did the Anglo saxons go there?
Find security from the Huns, bad weather conditions in Europe, land for farming, no protection from the Romans
What's the difference between the UK and the Republic of Ireland?
Currency (money), part of the European Union, system of government
Why do people move?
For better conditions, wars, famine, escaping bad weather conditions, more security, etc
How did they manage to invade Britain?
Good army, organization, better weapons
Describe an Anglo- Saxon house
It was made of wood with a thatched roof, door on the East for the Sunlight, with a hole in the roof
What's the Union Jack?
The British flag (a combination of all the flags in the countries in the uk)
Who were the Britons?
Celtic tribe that first arrived on the British Isles.
Describe the equipment or weapons a Roman soldier had
sarcina, javelin, crossbows, catapults, swords, armour, helmet
Why was farming so important?
Mention 3 capital cities in the British Isles
Dublin, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast
Describe the Celts
Simple houses, pagan religion, good at working with metals, warriors
What were the duties of a Roman Soldier?
Build roads and bridges, protect forts, march long distances, fight, bury dead people, keep guard
How were women different in these times?
More freedom to choose a husband or leave him, worked along with men, did specific skilled jobs. They could own land and have property. They could become important and famous