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Before the conquering
Roman Britain
Roman Britain
Romans in Scotland
100

How many kilometres of roads did the Romans build in Britain?

16,000

100

Who did the Romans conquer in Britain? (What types of tribes?)

Celtic

100

What could the Celts keep if they obeyed Roman rule and paid Roman taxes?

Their Kingdoms

100

What animal did the Romans bring to Britain?

Rabbits

100

Were the Romans successful in conquering Scotland?

No.

200

When did the Romans officially conquer Britain?

43 AD

200
When did Julius Caesar try to conquer Britain?

55-54 BC

200

Which female leader lead her tribe to fight back against the Romans?

Queen Boudicca

200

What materials did the Romans build using?

Stone and brick

200

What are 2 resources the Romans wanted from Scotland?

lead, silver, gold

300

When did the Romans leave Britain?

410 AD

300
What was the main reason the Romans couldn’t conquer Britain with Caesar the first time?
It was too stormy
300

Where were the Romans invading when Queen Boudicca began fighting back?

Wales

300

Which language did the Romans bring to Britain?

Latin

300

What is the name of the ancient Scottish people who caused trouble for the Romans?

The Picts / Pictish people

400

When did they start building Hadrian’s Wall?

122 AD
400

Why did the Romans want to conquer Britain?

To add to their territory and take resources and cattle
400

Hadrian’s Wall was built to keep out who?

The Caledonians
400

How were purchases made before the Romans introduced coins?

Bartering (swapping items)

400

What is the name of the wall that runs through Scotland?

Antonine Wall.

500

When did they start building the Antonine Wall?

142 AD

500

What animal did Claudius bring to ensure victory in conquering Britain?

War elephants.
500

What is the name of Queen Boudicca’s tribe?

Iceni

500

How did the Romans construct the town centres for marketplaces?

In squares or blocks

500

What name did the Romans give Scotland?

Caledonia.

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