Roman Invasion & Anglo-Saxons

What year did the Roman invasion of Britain begin?

• 55 AD

• 60 AD

• 30 AD

• 43 AD

Which Roman emperor led the invasion of Britain?

• Augustus

• Nero

• Julius Caesar

• Constantine

Where did the Anglo-Saxons originally come from?

• Sweden

• France

• Spain

• Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands

What type of settlements did the Anglo-Saxons establish in Britain?

• Temples, palaces, and markets

• Islands, mountains, and forests

• Cities, fortresses, and farms

• Villages, towns, and burhs

What was the name of the Roman military road built in Britain?

• Watling Street

• Hadrian's Wall

• Julius Caesar's Path

• Emperor's Route

What was the main purpose of Hadrian's Wall?

• To protect against Viking invasions

• To serve as a trade route for goods

• To mark the northern boundary of the Roman Empire and control movement

• To house Roman soldiers during winter

What was the name of the Anglo-Saxon epic poem that tells the story of a hero named Beowulf?

• Grendel

• Beowulf

• Wiglaf

• Hrothgar

What were the Anglo-Saxon houses made of?

• Wood, thatch, wattle and daub

• Concrete, glass, steel

• Straw, mud, stone

• Brick, stone, metal

How did the Romans influence the language of Britain?

• Through trade agreements with other European countries

• By adopting the Greek alphabet

• Through the influence of the Vikings

• Through conquest and occupation, introducing Latin words and influencing the development of Old English.

What was the impact of Roman technology on Britain?

• Roman technology led to increased isolation in Britain

• Roman technology had no impact on Britain

• Roman technology caused a decline in Britain's infrastructure

• Roman technology introduced advanced engineering techniques, infrastructure, and innovations in agriculture and mining to Britain.