History - Romans

When did the Romans come to Britain?

• AD40

• AD 53

• AD 100

• AD 43

Why did the Romans primarily invade Britain?

• They wanted the natural resources Britain had to offer

• They didn't like the Celts who lived there

• They were bored

Why was Boudicca an important figure during Roman times?

• because she had red hair

• because her two daughters were important in the fight against the Romans

• because she was the Queen of the Iceni tribe

• because she encouraged others to join her army and fight back against the Romans

Which was the warmest part of the Roman bath house?

• Frigidarium

• Caldarium

• Palaestra

• Tepidarium

True or false?

The bath house was an important place to meet with friends.

What is a 'roundhouse'? (tick all that apply)

• a round wooden or stone building with a thatched roof

• typical house for many people during Roman times

• a house where the rich Romans lives

• a house made up of one room

Why was Hadrian's Wall built?

• The Emperor Hadrian wanted the Celts to remember him

• The Romans wanted to show off their building skills

• It was an important defence for the Romans between England and Scotland

• It was a place for the Roman soldiers to live

What did the Romans enjoy doing during their free time? (tick all that apply)

• visit the Bathhouse

• watch gladiator fights

• take part in gladiator fights

• play board games

• watch TV

True or false?

Archaeologists find out about the past from lots of different sources.

Which of these are important things we have today that were brought to Britain by the Romans? (tick all that apply)

• roads

• farming

• central heating

• reading and writing

• clothes