Roman Invasion
Who invaded Britain in AD 43?
The Romans
Where did the Vikings come from?
Scandinavia
Who led the Norman Conquest?
William the Conqueror
In which year did the Norman Conquest happen?
1066
What did the Romans build across Britain?
Roads
What was Roman Britain called?
Britannia
Name one place attacked by Vikings in 793.
Lindisfarne
Which battle decided the Norman Conquest?
The Battle of Hastings
When did the Romans leave Britain?
AD 410
Which language influenced English after 1066?
Norman French
Name one Roman city in Britain.
Londinium / Eboracum
What was the Danelaw?
Area controlled by Vikings
Who was killed at the Battle of Hastings?
King Harold
Which invasion began in AD 793?
Viking attacks
Name one English word from Vikings.
sky / egg / take
Why were Roman roads important?
For trade and army movement
Besides raiding, what else did Vikings do in Britain?
Settled and traded
What system did the Normans introduce?
Feudal system
Which wall protected Roman Britain?
Hadrian’s Wall
How did Normans change English society?
New government and language
Why did Roman rule strongly influence Britain?
Long control and infrastructure
How did Vikings influence the English language?
Added everyday words
Why is 1066 a turning point in British history?
It changed power, language, and society
Compare Roman and Viking invasions (one difference).
Romans ruled; Vikings raided then settled
Which invasion had the greatest long-term impact and why?
Norman Conquest – language and government