S1 The Romans Test

What was the name of the two brothers who founded Rome?

• Romus and Rebus

• Romy and Remy

• Romulus and Remus

• Remulus and Romus

Who was killed when the brothers fought?

• Romulus

• Remus

• Nobody

What was the name for the UK during Roman times?

• Gaul / Gallia

• Hibernia

• Germania

• Britannia

What was the name for France during Roman times?

• Gaul / Gallia

• Hibernia

• Germania

• Illyrium

What was the name for Spain during Roman times?

• Asia

• Hibernia

• Germania

• Hispania

What year did the Romans arrive in Britain for the first time?

• 55 BC

• 55 AD

Which legendary Roman (and future Emperor) arrived in Britain in 55BC and 54BC?

• Agricola

• Calgacus

• Boudica

• Julius Caesar

Choose FOUR of the reasons why the Romans invaded Britain.

• Gold and iron

• Exceptional weather

• Slaves

• Wood

• To increase the power and glory of Rome

Which Emperor ordered the building of a wall to defend the northern border of the Roman Empire in Britain?

• Julius Caesar

• Nero

• Hadrian

• Caligula

What is the name of the other Roman wall in Scotland, that ran from the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Clyde?

• Glasgwegian

• Edinburger

• Antonine

• Stirlinger

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