WorksheetsRoman army in Britain
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 12mins
Both men and women were allowed in the Roman Army.
True.
False.
Which was the second in command for a Centurion
Optio
Tesserarius
Signifer
Legatus Legionis
Non-citizens who were allowed to join the army were called...
auxiliaries
hoplites
legionaries
centurions
What did Auxiliaries receive after serving in the army for 25 years?
a new home
Roman citizenship
a horse
a pension for life
New recruits to the army were given shields and swords twice as heavy as what they'd use in battle
true
false
Who served in the Roman legions?
abled-bodied male citizens
slaves between the ages of 17 and 45
Disabled male citizens
all residents of Rome
When Roman legions were not fighting, they...
built roads, forts, and aqueducts.
were sent home.
performed plays and concerts for the Roman people.
fought as gladiators in the colosseum.
Which of these were not inside a Roman army camp?
Granaries
Hospitals
Barracks
Schools
What was special about granaries?
The floor was supported by pillars
The roof had lots of holes in it
Rain water ran straight down the wall
They were always next to the stables
Which of these was not an auxiliary?
slingers
cavalry
legionaries
archers
At what age would you most likely sign up for the army?
12
15
18
25
Which of these was a fort along Hadrian's Wall?
Caerleon
Housesteads
Lindum
Camulodunum
Name the valuable written sources we read about which have been found at Vindolanda
(a)
Who led the FIRST invasion attempt of Britain?
Augustus
Julius Caesar
Gaius Marius
Claudius
Who led the SUCCESSFUL Roman invasion of Britain?
Augustus
Claudius
Boudicca
Julius Caesar
In what year was Britain successfully conquered by the Romans?
122 AD
55 BC
54 BC
43 AD
What was the name of the first walled construction built by the Romans in order to separate England and Scotland?
The Wall of Caesar
Hadrian’s Wall
The Great Wall of Britain
The Barbarian Defender
What year did Hadrian instruct his wall to be built?
410 AD
55 AD
122 AD
43 AD
Celtic warriors painted their faces to make them look more terrifying in battle. What plant was used to produce these dyes?
Rainbow Lewisia
Woad
Bayberry Shrub
Bluebells
Boudicca was Queen of the _______ tribe.
Catuvellauni
Belgae
Atrebates
Iceni
