Prehistoric and Roman Britain

What period do the first archaeological evidence for British history date back to?

• 350 BCE

• Before 12000 BCE

• After 9000 BCE

• 70 BCE

Answer explanation

Archaeological evidence for British history dates back to the early Stone Age, before 12000 BC, but most evidence dates from 4000 BC.

When did the Celts started to arrive from Europe?

• 3rd century CE

• 8th century CE

• 4th century BCE

• 8th century BCE

Answer explanation

The Celts started to arrive from Europe from the 8th century BC.

The Celts were the first people on British Isles.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

No, they intermingled with the peoples who were already there.

Silbury Hill and Stonehenge are in...

Answer explanation

Wiltshire, in south-western England, has two spectacular examples: Silbury Hill, the largest burial mound in Europe, and Stonehenge.

What does Stonehenge help to mark?

• The summer and winter solstice

• The first day of Spring

• Christmas day

• Midday

Answer explanation

It was used by the Druids for ceremonies marking the passing of the seasons.

Celtic culture, including religion and diet, was spread out across Europe.

• True

• False

Celts were pagans.

• True

• False

The first Roman invasion of Britain led by Gaius Julius Caesar was in ....

• 58 BCE

• 48 CE

• 55 BCE

• 43 CE

Answer explanation

Julius Caesar came to Britain in 55BC and 54BC and defeated some of the local Celtic tribes. He introduced taxes and established trade in corn, leather, iron and lead.

The Roman Conquest of Britain started under ..... in 43 CE.

• Emperor Hadrian

• Emperor Augustus

• Emperor Claudius

• Emperor Constantine The Great

Answer explanation

In AD 43 there was a new invasion by the emperor Claudius. The Celts were driven back to Wales and southern Britain became Britannia, a province of the Roman Empire.

Who led a revolt against Romans in 60 CE?

• Lady Godiva

• Queen Victoria

• William Wallace

• Queen Boudicca

Answer explanation

In AD 60 Queen Boudicca, leader of the Iceni tribe, tried again to drive the Romans from Britain but failed.