Celtic Britain
The ___ Age is the age of the "Celt" in Britain.
Iron
Julius Caesar tried to invade Britain, but he was driven back by British warriors. Almost 100 years later, in AD43, the Roman Emperor _____launched a new invasion. This time the Romans conquered Britain.
Claudius
Where were Angles and Saxons from?
Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands
The name of the ruler of Normandy
William
The first written record of Britain and its inhabitants was by the Greek navigator Pytheas, who explored the coastal region of Britain around ___ BC.
325
How did the Romans call Celts?
Britons
How long were the Romans in Great Britain?
4 hundred years
Why did they come to Great Britain?
they were invited by one of the kings to fight against the Romans
How was William called after conquering Britain?
William the Conqueror
Where can you see queen Boadicea's monument?
Her statue stands on the embankment by the Westminster Bridge in London
What were Celtic houses made of?
Wood, mud, grass or straw
Where and why did the Romans build the town called Londinium?
Along the River Thames. The River Thames was quick way to transport goods between Britain and the Continent.
Was there one kingdom or several or many during Anglo-Saxon period?
several separate kingdoms
When was William crowned in Britain?What day?
He was crowned king on Christmas Day in 1066.
When did London become the capital of Great Britain?
12th century
Why did Celts lose control of Britain? What was their problem??
The main problem with the Celts was that they couldn't stop fighting among themselves. Each tribe was out for itself.
Who organized a revolt against the Romans?
Queen Boadicea
There was a new set of invaders during this period:_____.
the Vikings.
What language did rich people in Britain speak during this period?
French language (Normandic dialect)
Who destroyed Londinium in 61 AD?
Boadicea with her warriors managed to destroy Londinium
What did Celts have next to their house?
a small house for the animals
How did the Romans influence British life?
Language
The Calendar
Laws and a legal system
The Census
straight roads
central heating
concrete
aqueducts (bridges for water)
Is it the history of England from the 5th to 11th centuries or 10th - 15th centuries?
from the 5th to 11th centuries
During Anglo-Saxon period Britain didn't have any contacts with the continent. What happened during the Norman period? Did it change?
Yes! Britain had relationship with the continent
What part of Great Britain is the Stonehenge situated in?
England