Year 5 History: Term 1 Review: Roman Invasion & Anglo-Saxons

What were some of the causes of the Roman invasion of Britain?

• Need for new territory

• Search for new resources

• Response to a diplomatic incident

• Desire for expansion, control of trade routes, and suppression of piracy and raids

How did the Anglo-Saxons establish their settlements in Britain?

• By forming alliances with other tribes

• By trading with the Roman Empire

• Through migration and conquest

• Through peaceful negotiations

What were some key aspects of Anglo-Saxon culture?

• Chivalry, democracy, industrialization

• Loyalty, warrior values, storytelling, social hierarchy, pagan beliefs, runes

• Exploration, imperialism, capitalism

• Feudalism, architecture, monotheism

Describe what a Roman villa was like in terms of architecture and features.

• A Roman villa was a small, one-room hut with no amenities.

• A Roman villa was a military barracks with no living quarters.

• A Roman villa was a modern skyscraper with advanced technology.

• A Roman villa was a luxurious country house with a main residential area, gardens, courtyards, and outbuildings. It often had an atrium, dining rooms, baths, and decorative features like mosaics and frescoes.

What was daily life like in an Anglo-Saxon village?

• Anglo-Saxon villagers primarily engaged in underwater basket weaving.

• Daily life in an Anglo-Saxon village involved farming, hunting, weaving, cooking, and social gatherings. Villagers lived in small wooden houses, worked the land, and relied on community support.

• Daily life in an Anglo-Saxon village was centered around technology and innovation.

• In an Anglo-Saxon village, people spent most of their time skydiving.

Who were the leaders of the Roman invasion of Britain?

• Constantine and Hadrian

• Julius Caesar and Emperor Claudius

• Mark Antony and Trajan

• Nero and Augustus

How did the Anglo-Saxons adapt to the British climate and landscape?

• Brick houses, cotton clothing, and mountain climbing techniques

• Thatched roofs, woolen clothing, and agricultural techniques

• Stone houses, silk clothing, and desert farming techniques

• Metal roofs, linen clothing, and fishing techniques

What were some common occupations among the Anglo-Saxons?

• Doctors

• Farmers, craftsmen, warriors, priests

• Merchants

• Blacksmiths

What role did religion play in both Roman and Anglo-Saxon societies?

• Religion was a minor aspect of Roman society but a major aspect of Anglo-Saxon society.

• Religion had no impact on either Roman or Anglo-Saxon societies.

• Religion influenced daily life, governance, and cultural practices in both Roman and Anglo-Saxon societies.

• Religion only influenced Anglo-Saxon society, not Roman society.

Compare and contrast the social structures of Roman and Anglo-Saxon communities.

• The Roman social structure was hierarchical with distinct classes, while Anglo-Saxon communities were more tribal and decentralized.

• Roman communities were decentralized while Anglo-Saxon social structure was hierarchical.

• Both Roman and Anglo-Saxon communities had a tribal social structure.

• Roman social structure was based on kinship ties, unlike the class-based structure of Anglo-Saxon communities.