Oxford International Primary History - Year 5 - 4.3

What tribe of people ruled Britain about 2000 years ago?

• Celts

• Romans

• Greeks

• Egyptians

What did the Romans build across England to defend against attacks?

• Hadrian's Wall

• Pyramids

• Great Wall of China

• Eiffel Tower

Which Roman emperor invaded Britain in 43 CE?

• Claudius

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar

• Nero

Who led a huge army to burn several Roman towns in the south of England?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Boudicca

• Nero

What did the Romans gain control of when they conquered new lands?

• Books

• Technology

• Artifacts

• Goods and resources

What did a Roman poet in the 1st century BCE say about Britain without visiting?

• Seas full of sea-monsters

• Peaceful land

• No resources

• Friendly people

Which part of Britain was known as Caledonia in Roman times?

• England

• Wales

• Scotland

• Ireland

What did the Roman emperor Claudius want to show by invading Britain?

• He wanted to retire

• He wanted to make friends

• He was a strong leader

• He was a coward

What resources were the Romans looking for in Britain?

• Food, water, air

• Land, iron, lead, zinc, copper, silver, gold

• Toys, games, electronics

• Clothing, shoes, hats

What did the Romans get from Greece after conquering the land?

• Olive oil, honey, pottery, marble, horses

• Gold, silver, bronze

• Corn, dates, figs

• Perfumes, spices, jewels