Y4 Romans Assessment

What is your name?

What is your class?

• Aspen
• Elm
• Fir

Why did the Romans want to expand their empire? Tick all that apply

• Wealth
• Military Glory
• Slave labor
• Leaders wanted to look strong
• To beat all of their enemies

Which of these countries were part of the Roman Empire in 117AD?

• Spain

• Gaul (France)

• Ireland

• Scotland

• Libya

Why did the Roman empire struggle to expand westwards and southwards into Africa?

• The climate or land was unsuitable for marching armies across

• There was a desert in the way

• The native peoples were too difficult to defeat

• The empire struggled to afford new wars

Read this source from Julius Caesar. He wanted to invade Britannia because

• The people were scary and had to be defeated

• There were many natural resources

• They wanted the milk the Celts drank

• They wanted to teach them how to farm the land better

Why did Julius Caesar's attempt to conquer England in 55BC fail?

• Lack of soldiers
• Bad weather
• Strong resistance from local tribes
• Caesar changed his mind

What was the significance of Watling Street for the Romans?

• It was a Roman palace
• It was a religious site
• It connected many roman settlements
• It was the first road

Use the image below to explain ow the Roman army was so successful

• The Roman army was successful due to their advanced weaponry
• The Roman army was successful due to their advanced military tactics, strict discipline, well-trained soldiers, and effective use of logistics and engineering.
• The Roman army was successful due to their large numbers of soldiers
• The Roman army was successful due to their peaceful negotiations

How have the Romans had a lasting impact on Britain?

• The Romans had a lasting impact on Britain through various means such as infrastructure, technology, language, culture, and governance.
• The Romans only impacted Britain through food
• The Romans only impacted Britain through fashion
• The Romans had no impact on Britain