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Emperors and Generals
Roman Infrastructure
Roman heritage
Roman cities
100
Hadrian`s Wall was built around
What is 122 AD
100
This Roman general first invaded Britain but did not establish a permanent presence.
Who was Caesar / Julius Caesar / Gaius Julius Caesar
100
This famous wall marked the northern frontier of Roman Britain.
What was Hadrian’s Wall
100
About 60% of English words are based on this language, brought to Britain during the Roman occupation
What is Latin
100
This Roman city, known as Londinium, was the bustling capital of Roman Britain (50 BC - ...).
What is London
200
The Romans first attempted to invade Britain in this year—an expedition that marked the beginning of nearly a century of intermittent contact before full conquest.
What is 55 BC
200
This emperor launched a full invasion in 43 AD, marking the start of Roman rule.
Who was Claudius / Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus / Tiberius Claudius Nero Germanicus
200
This Roman road ran from Dover through London to Wroxeter, serving as a major route for trade and military movements in Roman Britain.
What was Watling Street
200
Romans did this with the administrative structure
What is divided them into smaller units
200
Camulodunum was the first Roman capital of Britain and is now a town in Essex.
What is Colchester
300
Emperor Claudius launched a full invasion in this year, marking the start of Roman rule.
What is AD 43
300
This emperor ordered the building of a defensive wall across northern Britain in AD 122.
Who was Hadrian / Publius Aelius Hadrianus / Imperator Caesar Trajanus Hadrianus Augustus
300
Built north of Hadrian’s Wall around AD 142, this Roman fortification marked the northernmost boundary of Roman Britain for a short time.
What was the Antonine Wall
300
The Fosse Way, Watling Street, and Ermine Street were all examples of these.
What were Roman roads
300
Known as Mamucium or Mancunium in Roman times, this settlement in northwest England began as a Roman fort and later developed into a civilian town.
What is Manchester
400
Roman rule in Britain effectively came to an end in this year, when the Romans withdrew their legions and left the island to govern itself.
What is AD 410
400
This powerful British tribal queen (queen of Iceni) led a major revolt against the Romans.
Who was Boudica / Boudicca / Boudicea
400
While Watling Street connected the invasion ports to London, this road ran north from London to York, becoming crucial for administration and troop movements in Roman Britain. (2)
What was Ermine Street
400
To relax and socialize, Romans built these grand public complexes with heated rooms, cold plunges, and exercise areas, built around natural hot springs.
What are Roman Baths
400
Known to the Romans as Dubris, this port town on the southeastern coast of Britain was a key entry point for Roman forces and trade.
What is Dover
500
Boudica’s famous rebellion against Roman rule erupted in this year.
What is AD 60-61
500
The governor/general who completed the conquest of northern England and parts of Scotland by AD 83.
Who was Agricola / Gnaeus Julius Agricola
500
Largest Roman villa in Britain, notable for elaborate architecture and extensive mosaic floors.
What was Fishbourne Palace
500
Wooden writing tablets, providing a unique glimpse into the daily lives of soldiers and their families on the Roman frontier. They cover topics from military orders to personal letters.
Vindolanda tablets
500
Known as Eboracum in Roman times, this northern city was a major military and administrative center.
What is York