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 ___.

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 was defeated by a Roman legion from Wales.

• Boudica burnt down the city of London.

• Boudica destroyed the town of Colchester.

• Boudica grew weary of Roman rule.

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.