Year 8 General Knowledge

Who is the legendary founder of Rome?

• Romulus

• Remus

• Romano

• Fred

In which year did the Romans believe their city was founded?

• 754 BC

• 753 BC

• 752 BC

• 751 BC

What is the proper name for a Roman soldier?

• Legionnaire

• Legion

• Legionary

• Legendary

Which of the following is the name of a Roman military tactic?

• Flying V

• Crescent

• Platoon

• Testudo

Which of these is the king of the Roman gods?

• Jupiter

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Mars

In which year did the Battle of Hastings take place?

• 10555

• 1066

• 1077

• 1088

Which two armies fought at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

• Romans and British

• French and English

• English and Vikings

• Vikings and French

Which leader won the Battle of Hastings?

• Harold Hardrada

• Harold Godwineson

• Edgar Aethling

• William of Normandy

Which of these was the first type of castle built in England?

• Motte and Bailey

• Round Keep Castle

• Concentric Castle

• Square Keep Castle

Which of these was a feature of the Motte and Bailey Castle?

• Stone Keep

• Earth mound

• Built next to a river

• Metal fencing