Roman Invasion

Which Roman emperor led the successful invasion of Britain?

• Julius Caesar

• Claudius

How was the Roman body armour made to be flexible?

• It was made from overlapping pieces of iron. They were fastened together with leather strips.

• The body armour was mostly made out of leather and they had a shield to protect themselves.

How many miles did a soldier walk in five hours as part of their training?

• 15 miles

• 20 miles

• 25 miles

What was the difference between an auxiliary and a legionary soldier?

• A legionary was Roman and an auxiliary was non Roman

• A legionary was strong but an auxiliary wasn't.

What might have happened if a soldier fell asleep whilst on duty?

• He would have to pay a big fine.

• He could be sentenced to death.

Why did the scutum (shield) have a curved surface?

• to deflect weapons or objects thrown at the soldier.

• to make it easier to get into the tortoise defensive postition

Who was in charge of a legion?

• a centurion

• a legate

Why did the Romans build roads in Britain?

• so that the army could move their soldiers and equipment all around the country.

• to show how advanced and powerful they were compared to the Celts