Roman Britain
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- Who were the Britons?
- Who was Julius Caesar?
- Why did Caesar invade Britain?
Julius Caesar's first landing - 55 BC
Julius Caesar's second landing - 54 BC
Emperor Claudius conquers Britain
- 43 Ad
By 47 the Romans were in control of South East Britain
Boudicca's Revolt - 60 Ad.
Till 270 the Romans completely controlled the land south of Hadrian's Wall
From about 300 attacks on the provinces increased
In 367the Picts, the Scots and the Saxons launched attacks at the same time.
Between 401 to 407 most troops were called back.
From 410 on the Britons were to defend themselves
- 410 Ad - Trade - 6000 - Julius Caesar - Claudius - Emperor worship - Boudicca - Polytheistic - Christianity - Latin -
1. In 55 and 54 BC, this army general landed in the British Isles looking for a military victory.
2. In the year 43 AD, this Emperor arrived in Britain with 40,000 men and began the definite Roman conquest of Britain.
3. This Celtic warrior princess led a rebellion against Roman Control.
4. At the time of the Roman occupation both the Roman and the Celts practised this kind of religion.
5. By the 4th century the Romans had converted to this religion and the Celts also eventually adopted it.
6. Apart from agriculture, the main activity of the Romans was this one.
7. Being expert architects, the Romans built towns, cities, a wall in the north of the province and miles of roads. How many?
8. In this year, the Romans were forced to leave Britain and return to the continent because they had to defend the capital city of the Empire from attacks.
9. The Romans spoke this language.
10. This kind of religion was impossible for the Romans to impose on the Celts
Roman Britain 55 BC - 410 AD
How did it all begin?
Watch the video and make a list of the most important events mentioned.
Timeline of Roman Britain 55 BC - 410 AD
The Decline of Roman Britain
Roman Conquest of Britain
Romans in control
Roman Legacies
The Religions of the Romans
Hadrian's Wall
- Roman roads
- Latin words (street, wine, coin)
- Christianity
- City-sites
Roman Roads in Britain
Match the concepts to the explanations in order to review the Romans in Britain: