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What was the Roman Empire primarily made up of?

• A single city

• A political center, Italy, and a periphery of territories

• Only Italy

• A group of islands

What were some of the mineral resources mentioned that were taken from conquered territories?

• Coal and diamonds

• Gold, silver, iron, and tin

• Copper and aluminum

• Oil and gas

Who was the first Roman general to lead troops to Britain?

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar

• Claudius

• Caligula

What was a reason for the Romans' ambivalence about invading Britain according to Strabo?

• The Britons were too powerful

• The cost of funding the army outweighed the benefits

• The weather was unfavorable

• The terrain was too difficult

Who was the Roman emperor that sent an invading force to Britain in AD 43?

• Augustus

• Julius Caesar

• Claudius

• Caligula

What was the name of the commander in charge of the Second Legion during the invasion of Britain?

• Aulus Plautius

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Caligula

What strategy did the Britons use to delay the Romans during the invasion?

• They attacked the Roman ships

• They took refuge in swamps

• They built a large wall

• They surrendered immediately

What was the first capital of Britain under Roman control?

• Londinium

• Camulodunum

• Verulamium

• Eboracum

What phrase did Julius Caesar famously say after his victory in Pontus?

• Veni, vidi, vici

• Carpe diem

• Et tu, Brute?

• Alea iacta est

How long did it take the Romans to extend their control across the island of Britain?

• A few months

• A decade

• A lifetime

• A century