Historical Borders and Terminology

The video explores the concept of borders from ancient to medieval times, starting with a modern example in Bala Nassau. It delves into the Roman Empire's borders, highlighting their natural barriers and the ease of trade across them. The discussion then shifts to medieval borders, particularly the Anglo-Scottish border, emphasizing the lack of strict demarcations and the prevalence of raids. The video concludes that ancient and medieval borders were more about frontiers than strict lines, serving to deter armies rather than individuals.

What is the significance of the line on the floor in Bala Nassau?

• It is a natural barrier.

• It marks the border between two countries.

• It is a historical artifact.

• It is a tourist attraction.

What did the Romans call their borders?

• Limes

• Frontiers

• Boundaries

• Barriers

Which natural barriers were part of Rome's borders?

• The Alps and the Pyrenees

• The Rhine and Danube rivers

• The Sahara Desert

• The English Channel

What was a major exception to Rome's unmarked borders?

• The Great Wall of China

• Hadrian's Wall

• The Berlin Wall

• The Iron Curtain

Who were the Blemmyes in relation to the Roman Empire?

• A Roman legion

• A Roman province

• A tribe believed to have no heads

• A neighboring empire

What was the Treaty of York?

• An agreement between England and France

• A treaty marking the Anglo-Scottish border

• A peace treaty with the Vikings

• A trade agreement with the Dutch

What term describes the borderlands between England and Scotland?

• The Highlands

• The Lowlands

• The Marches

• The Midlands

What does the term 'blackmail' originate from?

• A medieval tax

• A Roman trading term

• A Scottish raider's extortion practice

• An English legal term

What was the primary purpose of frontiers in ancient times?

• To keep out mass movements like armies

• To prevent individual travel

• To establish trade routes

• To mark cultural differences

How did ancient and medieval borders differ from modern ones?

• They were based on cultural lines.

• They were often unmarked and flexible.

• They were more strictly enforced.

• They were defined by international law.