Big Old Quiz of the Year (Ash 22-23)

About when did Roman civilisation begin?

• 20000 years ago

• Two hundred years ago

• 5 centuries ago

• two thousand years ago

Coins, writing and weapons are all examples of (a)   evidence from Roman history.

What happened in Britain in AD43?

Answer explanation

The Romans successfully invaded Britain in AD43. They began to influence the culture here with religion, buildings and changes to diet. The invasion was ordered by Emperor Claudius.

Which of these is the best description of Queen Boudicca?

• Queen of the Iceni tribe. She travelled with an army overseas to fight the Romans.

• Queen of a British tribe called the Iceni. She led a rebellion against the Romans.

• Queen of a Roman tribe. She fought against the British army.

• Queen of a tribe in Britain. She lost many battles against the Romans and was executed.

Answer explanation

Boudicca led a successful rebellion but was eventually outclassed by a superior Roman army.

Which of these was not a Roman Emperor?

• Caligula

• Julius Caesar

• Marcus Aurelius

Answer explanation

Julius Caesar led the Romans as an important leader, but he was not known as an emperor.

Which of these was considered to be the best emperor for the people?

• Marcus Aurelius

• Caligula

Answer explanation

Marcus Aurelius was even said to be thoughtful and kind to slaves and the poor, which was not normal at the time. Caligula was a poor leader, often making purely selfish decisions which were sometimes very strange.

Digestion and teeth:

After food is swallowed, it travels down a tube-like body part before the stomach. What is it called?

(a)  

What is the digestive system responsible for?

Choose the best answer.

• Digesting food and absorbing nutrients.

• Swallowing food and making energy.

• Letting us eat a wide range of foods, including protein, carbohydrates and fats.

After the stomach, swallowed food travels to the ...

(a)  

What are the four main types of teeth?

Answer explanation

Canines, incisors, molars and pre-molars. (There are also wisdom teeth.)