Stage 13+14 Culture Review

Romans were considered very ​ (a)   while the British were considered very ​ (b)   .

• urban
• rural
• suburban
• eclectic
• industrial
• futuristic

Identify the correct description for each notable person.

• Claudius

• The most famous Roman governor of Britain who believed in squashing corruption

• Aulus Plautius

• A Roman emperor who needed a victory during his reign

• Salvius

• The first Roman governor of Britain who was known for his cruelty

• Julius Caesar

• A Roman lawyer who was sent to Britain to make sure the laws were being followed and taxes were collected

• Agricola

• A Roman general who discovered a trade route and first went into Britain

Julius Caesar did not successfully return to Britain because ________________.

• he was killed in 44 BCE

• he realized it wasn't worth going back

• he forgot

• he was reprimanded by the Senate and forced to never return

This Roman invention was a great selling point for Britons to build in the Roman way.

• the hypocaust (no more cold feet!)

• the arch (columns are for the weak)

• the aqueduct (every one loves a steady supply of water)

• the antikythera mechanism (love an analogue computer)

British tribes were, for the most part, _____________. It helped the Romans when they invaded.

• isolated

• easy-going

• involved in each other's tribes

• pacifists

Match descriptions to the British groups.

Groups:

(a) Belgae

,

(b) Celts

,

(c) Picts

,

(d) Put Salvius here.

• unified

• liked shiny things and didn't care if a wall blocked them

• the BIGGEST threat to the Romans

• the Romans feared they'd unify and fight

• considered wild and fearsome

• painted themselves to blend into the mist and trees

• the Romans made shady business deals with them to gain property

• they were typically enslaved, killed, or pushed north

• skilled in metal working; maintained the coin supply

• not originally British

• didn't believe in clothing during battle

• Salvius

• lived predominantly in the northern parts of Britain

• developed the heavy plow

• lived mostly in the southern parts of Britain

• mixed reactions to the Romans, but many supported them

These people were essentially kings of British tribes.

• chieftains

• druids

• Picts

• woad

These were the British priests in charge of history and religion.

• chieftains

• druids

• Picts

• woad

Latin became the language of ______________.

• business, law, and commerce

• culture, industry, and invention

• domination, civilization, and education

This plant was used by the British to create a blue powder that could be used to dye skin.

• woad

• saffron

• tin

• lead