The buildings of Roman Britain | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

Which statement is true?

• Religion in Britain changed completely under Roman rule.

• Religion in Britain did not change at all under Roman rule.

• Religion in Britain changed somewhat under Roman rule.

Answer explanation

Religion in Britain changed somewhat under Roman rule.

The religious leaders of Celtic Britain were called the (a)   .

Answer explanation

The religious leaders of Celtic Britain were called the druids.

Which Celtic leader was taken to Rome in chains following their attempts to resist the Roman invasion?

• Boudica

• Sulis Minerva

• Cernunnos

• Caratacus

Answer explanation

Caratacus was taken to Rome in chains following his attempts to resist the Roman invasion.

Place the events of Boudica's rebellion in order, starting with the oldest.

• Boudica destroyed the town of Colchester.

• Boudica grew weary of Roman rule.

• Boudica burnt down the city of London.

• Boudica was defeated by a Roman legion from Wales.

Answer explanation

Boudica grew weary of Roman rule. Boudica destroyed the town of Colchester. Boudica burnt down the city of London. Boudica was defeated by a Roman legion from Wales.

Why had Claudius invaded Britain?

• Britain was wealthy and full of natural resources.

• Claudius wanted to prove his strength.

• Britain was a serious threat to the Roman Empire.

• The senate had instructed Claudius to invade Britain.

Answer explanation

Claudius invaded Britain to prove his strength.

Which of these helped the Romans to invade Britain so successfully?

• Forts

• The weakness of their enemies

• War elephants

• Siege engines

• The legionaries' tactics

Answer explanation

The Romans were able to invade Britain so successfully because of their legionaries' tactics and the forts they built.