Flashcard on Roman Britain

Front

Who invaded Britain in 55 and 54 BC?

Back

Julius Caesar

Front

What significant event began in 43-47 AD?

Back

The Roman invasion

Front

What did the Romans encourage the growth of near their army bases?

Back

Towns

Front

What type of public facilities did towns have?

Back

Baths

Front

How many kilometers of paved roads did the Romans build in Britain?

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9,600 km

Front

What was the first bridge built by the Romans over the River Thames called?

Back

London Bridge

Front

What was the name given to the settlement on the north side of the bridge?

Back

Londinium

Front

What was Hadrian's Wall constructed as?

Back

A defensive barrier

Front

In what year did Emperor Honorius instruct his soldiers to defend Rome?

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409 AD

Front

Who were the Romanised Celts left to fight against?

Back

The Anglo-Saxons