Invading Britain
Who was the first Roman leader to try to invade Britain?
A. Julius Caesar
B. Emperor Nero
C. Emperor Hadrian
D. Claudius Maximus
A - Julius Caesar
What was the name of Boudicca’s tribe?
A. Iceni
B. Trinovantes
C. Romans
D. Gauls
A - Iceni
What did the Romans introduce to Britain that made travelling easier?
A. Dirt paths
B. Floating bridges
C. Stone and gravel roads
D. Underground tunnels
C - Stone and gravel roads
What was an amphitheatre used for?
A. Cooking food
B. Storing water
C. Entertainment like gladiator fights
D. Teaching school lessons
C. Entertainment like gladiator fights
Q1. What was the volcano that destroyed Pompeii?
A. Mount Olympus
B. Mount Doom
C. Mount Vesuvius
D. Mount Etna
C. Mount Vesuvius
When did the Romans successfully invade Britain?
A. AD 10
B. AD 43
C. AD 99
D. AD 5
B - AD 43
Why did Boudicca lead a rebellion against the Romans?
A. She wanted to become Roman Emperor
B. Her land and wealth were taken by the Romans
C. She disliked Roman food
D. The Romans asked her to move away
B - Her land and wealth were taken by the Romans
Before the Romans arrived, Britain mostly had…
A. Wooden roundhouses
B. Tall stone skyscrapers
C. Brick villas
D. Large marble palaces
A - Wooden roundhouses
What was a Roman bath?
A. A lake
B. A place to wash, relax, and socialise
C. A swimming competition pool
D. A religious temple
B. A place to wash, relax, and socialise
What covered Pompeii when the volcano erupted?
A. Snow and ice
B. Lava and ash
C. Sand from a desert storm
D. Water from a tsunami
B. Lava and ash
Why did the Romans want to expand their empire into Britain?
A. To escape bad weather
B. To gain land, power, and resources
C. To make friends with the Celts
D. To hide from enemies
B - To gain land, power, and resources
What colour did many Celtic warriors paint themselves before battle?
A. Red
B. Green
C. Blue
D. Yellow
What new language did the Romans bring to Britain?
A. Greek
B. Latin
C. German
D. French
B - Latin
What was a forum in a Roman town?
A. A battlefield
B. A school for children
C. A marketplace and meeting place
D. A large farm
C. A marketplace and meeting place
Why is Pompeii important to historians?
A. It was the biggest Roman city
B. It was perfectly preserved, showing Roman daily life
C. It had the largest army
D. It was the first Roman town ever built
B. It was perfectly preserved, showing Roman daily life
Q3. What valuable metal in Britain attracted the Romans?
A. Aluminium
B. Gold
C. Iron and tin
D. Lead only
C - Iron and tin
What was one key event of Boudicca’s rebellion?
A. She defeated the Romans and became Queen of Rome
B. She burned several Roman towns, including London
C. She built Hadrian’s Wall
D. She sailed to Rome to negotiate peace
B - She burned several Roman towns, including London
What was one major change the Romans made to British towns?
A. They removed all farms
B. They built straight roads, baths, and forums
C. They banned trade
D. They closed markets
B - They built straight roads, baths, and forums
Who were gladiators?
A. Roman teachers
B. Soldiers who invaded Britain
C. Fighters who performed in arenas
D. Priests who worked in temples
C. Fighters who performed in arenas
In which year did Mount Vesuvius erupt and bury Pompeii?
A. AD 79
B. AD 50
C. AD 120
D. AD 10
A. AD 79
What was one reason Julius Caesar failed to conquer Britain?
A. He ran out of food
B. His soldiers refused to fight
C. Bad weather and strong Celtic resistance
D. The Celts had no interest in fighting
C - Bad weather and strong Celtic resistance
How did the rebellion end?
A. Boudicca and her army defeated the Romans
B. The Romans left Britain
C. Boudicca’s forces were defeated by the Roman army
D. A volcano stopped the battle
C - Boudicca’s forces were defeated by the Roman army
Which of these foods was introduced by the Romans?
A. Potatoes
B. Tomatoes
C. Apples
D. Carrots
What shape were most Roman streets built in?
A. Curvy
B. Zig-zag
C. Random and messy
D. Straight and organised
D. Straight and organised
What type of volcano is Mount Vesuvius?
A. Extinct
B. Dormant but active
C. Underwater
D. Made of ice
B. Dormant but active