Roman Warfare Strategies and Discoveries

The video explores Hadrian's Wall, a significant Roman frontier in northern Britain, built to separate Roman Britain from northern tribes. It highlights the archaeological discovery at Burnswark, revealing Roman military tactics and weaponry, including the use of ballistic artifacts and the manu ballista, a powerful piece of artillery. These findings provide insights into Roman warfare strategies and their impact on local tribes.

What was the primary purpose of Hadrian's Wall?

• To separate Roman Britain from the southern tribes

• To serve as a trade route

• To act as a religious boundary

• To divide Roman Britain from the northern tribes

What significant discovery was made at Burns Work in 2015?

• An ancient library

• A Roman marketplace

• Evidence of a battle between Romans and Iron Age Britons

• A Roman temple

What type of weaponry was found at Burns Work that indicated a different Roman warfare strategy?

• Ballistic weaponry

• Swords and shields

• Chariots

• Catapults

How many Roman soldiers were positioned beneath the southern slopes of the hill fort?

• Two thousand

• Four thousand

• Eight thousand

• Six thousand

What was the strategic significance of the Roman military camps surrounding the hill fort?

• To provide a place for trade

• To offer a retreat for Roman soldiers

• To encircle and control the ancient settlement

• To serve as a religious site

What was the initial thought about the heavily corroded projectile found at Burns Work?

• A ceremonial dagger

• A Roman coin

• An iron arrowhead

• A piece of pottery

What did the x-ray scan reveal about the projectile found at Burns Work?

• It was a part of a Roman shield

• It was a decorative artifact

• It was a precision bolt designed to penetrate armor

• It was a piece of jewelry

What was the manu ballista?

• An ancient Roman musical instrument

• A piece of Roman tactical artillery

• A Roman religious symbol

• A type of Roman shield

What does the presence of the lethal bolt tip suggest about the Roman attack on Burns Work?

• It was a peaceful negotiation

• The Romans used advanced artillery

• The attack was a myth

• The Romans relied solely on swords

According to historical accounts, what was the likely outcome for the local Britons during Roman campaigns?

• They successfully defended their land

• They formed an alliance with the Romans

• They were unaffected by the Romans

• They had little chance against the Romans