Test of the content of Lecture 2.

What was the name the Romans gave to Britain?

• a) Britannia

• b) Hibernia

• c) Caledonia

• d) Albion

What was the main reason the Romans initially invaded Britain?

• a) To conquer the Picts

• b) To establish trade routes

• c) To spread Christianity

• d) To take hostages and secure tribute

1. Which Celtic leader led a rebellion against the Romans?

• 1. a) Cassivellaunus

• 1. b) Boadicea

• 1. c) Hadrian

• 1. d) Antoninus Pius

1. What was the purpose of Hadrian's Wall?

• 1. a) To mark the border of the Roman Empire

• 1. b) To defend against raids from the north

• 1. c) To connect the major Roman towns

• 1. d) To house the Roman legions

1. Which city was the chief administrative center of Roman Britain?

• 1. a) Colchester

• 1. b) Gloucester

• 1. c) York

• 1. d) London

6. The Romans successfully conquered all of Britain.

• True

• False

6. Roman towns were built with a grid layout and public buildings.

• True

• False

6. The Latin language had no influence on the development of English.

• True

• False

6. Christianity was introduced to Britain during the Roman occupation.

• True

• False

The Roman withdrawal from Britain led to an immediate invasion by Germanic tribes.

• True

• False