History Skills
What is a source in history?
Something from the past that gives us information
What country is Maiden Castle in?
England
What was found at Maiden Castle that historians studied?
Skeletons
What are the three main periods of Roman history?
Kingdom, Republic, Empire
In what year did the Romans invade Britain?
AD 43
What is bias in history?
A one-sided or unfair view
How long was Maiden Castle lived in?
About 500 years
What is a hypothesis?
A smart guess based on evidence
Who was the first Roman emperor?
Augustus
What was the name of the leader of the British rebellion against the Romans?
Boudicca
What is an inference?
A guess based on evidence
What natural feature made Maiden Castle easy to defend?
A hill with steep slopes
What does the use of a ballista suggest about who attacked Maiden Castle?
The Romans
Which city was Proca the king of before Amulius took over?
Alba Longa
Explain one reason why the Britons were able to achieve early victories against the Romans
The Roman governor was fighting tribes in Wales, so the Romans were unprepar
Why do historians compare sources?
To check reliability and see different views
Around what time was Maiden Castle abandoned?
Around 50 CE
Why does the skeleton evidence suggest the deaths were not one quick massacre?
Not all skeletons had injuries and some showed healing
What event helped cause the end of the Roman Republic?
A civil war led by Julius Caesar
Name all four characters from the Roman project
Lepidina, Diocles, Lollia, Horatius
What does AD stand for?
Anno Domini
Which nearby tribe could have been enemies of the Durotriges?
The Belgae
How many skeletons were found at Maiden Castle?
52
What were the names of the two hills where Romulus and Remus began building their cities?
Palatine Hill and Aventine Hill
What was the full name of the Roman governor who defeated Boudicca?
Suetonius Paulinus