Suburani Ch. 8 Druids Reading

What did Tacitus claim the Druids were doing when the Romans arrived at Anglesey?

• Fighting in battle
• Surrendering peacefully
• Hiding in caves
• Praying and invoking spirits

What was the reason given by Emperor Claudius for banning the Druids?

• They were too wealthy
• They were too peaceful
• They practiced magic and superstition
• They were too powerful

What role did the Druids play in Iron Age Britain and Gaul?

• Warriors
• Judges and teachers
• Farmers
• Merchants

What did Tacitus claim the Britons did to find out the will of the gods?

• Consulted oracles
• Offered animal sacrifices
• Examined human entrails
• Prayed silently

What was the accusation against the Druids that could have been Roman propaganda?

• They were peaceful
• They were wealthy
• They practiced human sacrifice
• They were traders

How did the Romans view the Druids?

• As allies
• As farmers
• As traders
• As enemies

According to Julius Caesar, what were the Druids interested in studying?

• Agriculture
• The stars and their movements
• Fashion trends
• Cooking recipes

What action did Emperor Claudius take against the Druids?

• Invited them to his court
• Banned human sacrifice
• Banished them from Rome
• Built temples for them

How long did the training of the Druids reportedly last according to Caesar?

• 30 years
• 20 years
• 10 years
• 5 years

What did Tacitus describe the Druids doing during the Roman attack on Anglesey?

• Surrendering peacefully
• Hiding in caves
• Praying and invoking spirits
• Fighting in battle