Y3 History End of Year Quiz

What is your name?

What is your class?

• Elm

• Fir

• Aspen

Reorder the following time periods from longest ago to the most recent

• Iron Age

• Neolithic

• Mesolithic

• Paleolithic

• Bronze Age

What marked the beginning of the Neolithic period?

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Why did humans in the Neolithic period have more time for activities like weaving and pottery?

• Development of farming led to a surplus of food, allowing more time for activities like weaving and pottery.

• Humans became smarter as time went on.

• Introduction of the wheel reduced the need for hard work, creating more free time.

• They interacted more with other tribes and learnt new things

Look at this photo of Skara Brae.  What does it tell you about life in this period?

• Humans lived in nomadic tribes with no permanent settlements.

• Humans lived in with a lack of social interaction and isolation.

• Humans lived with primitive tools and technology.

• Humans lived in organised communities with advanced buildings and social structures.

Why did the Romans want to expand their empire? Tick 4 correct answers

• To beat their enemies

• Wealth

• Military glory

• For slave labor

• Leaders wanted to look strong

Why did the Roman empire struggle to expand westwards and southwards into Africa?

• Lack of military resources and arguments within the Roman empire.

• Limited interest in expanding into Africa due to existing trade routes with other regions.
• Geographical barriers and strong resistance from local African tribes and kingdoms.

Why did Julius Caesar's attempt to conquer England in 55BC fail?

• Julius Caesar faced a shortage of supplies
• Julius Caesar changed his mind and decided not to conquer England
• Julius Caesar lost his army in a battle
• Poor weather conditions and strong resistance from local Celtic tribes

Who was Boudica and why is she significant?

• Boudica was a queen of the Iceni tribe who led an uprising against the Roman Empire, causing a significant defeat for the Roman forces.

• Boudica was the wife of an important Celtic king

• Boudica was the most beautiful Celtic woman

• Boudica was a Roman general who defeated the British Celtic Iceni tribe