Romans in Britain
8 free practice questions with explanations
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Romans in Britain: example questions & answers
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What long, straight things did the Romans become famous for building all across Britain?
- ATunnels under the sea
- BSwimming pools for every home
- CRoads✓
- DTrampolines
Answer: The Romans built long, straight roads so their soldiers and traders could travel quickly around Britain.
What was the name of the long wall the Romans built in the north to keep out tribes from Scotland?
- ABerlin Wall
- BThe Great Wall of China
- COffa's Dyke
- DHadrian's Wall✓
Answer: Hadrian's Wall was a huge stone wall built across northern Britain on the orders of the Emperor Hadrian.
What were Roman soldiers who marched and fought together called?
- ALegionaries✓
- BCowboys
- CPirates
- DVikings
Answer: Roman soldiers were called legionaries, and they fought in big groups called legions.
Which brave British queen led her people, the Iceni, in a fight against the Romans?
- ACleopatra
- BBoudicca✓
- CQueen Victoria
- DFlorence Nightingale
Answer: Queen Boudicca led the Iceni tribe in a famous rebellion against the Roman army in Britain.
The Romans built big outdoor baths. What did they mainly use them for?
- AGrowing vegetables
- BKeeping horses
- CStoring gold
- DWashing and relaxing✓
Answer: Roman baths were places where people went to get clean, relax, and meet their friends.
Which English city, famous for its Roman baths, gets its name from them?
- ABath✓
- BManchester
- CLondon
- DLiverpool
Answer: The city of Bath is named after the wonderful Roman baths that were built there long ago.
What did Roman soldiers hold together to make a protective shield shape called the 'tortoise'?
- ATheir boots
- BTheir shields✓
- CTheir sandwiches
- DTheir helmets
Answer: Roman soldiers locked their shields together above and around them to make a shape called the 'testudo', or tortoise.
What did the Romans often wear on their feet when marching long distances?
- AFluffy slippers
- BWellington boots
- CLeather sandals✓
- DIce skates
Answer: Roman soldiers wore sturdy leather sandals with hobnails on the bottom to help them march for miles.