Why were the entrances the weakest point?

They could be attacked directly

What was the crown of oak leaves given for?

Saving another soldier’s life

4. Why did they need to become more warlike?

the Romans were becoming interested in Britain

2. How were their houses made of?

wooden huts with thatched roofs

How were the bodies buried?

In shallow graves, with a bowl and food

Who were the auxiliaries?

Non-Roman soldiers from conquered tribes

How was breakfast prepared?

It was cooked overnight (porridge)

What did Caesar do when he saw the cliffs guarded?

Sailed down the coast to land elsewhere

4. Why was bronze not as effective as iron?

it bends easily and doesn't stay sharp for long

What kind of shows could they watch in theatres and arenas?

Contests between wild animals and gladiators

What was Rome like around 600 BC?

Just a village on a hilltop in Italy

What did attackers have to do to reach the fort?

Fight their way through narrow, guarded passages

What happened after the Romans reached the shore?

They drove back the Britons, who fled

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1
Besides baths, where else could people go?
The zoo only
Inns, eating shops, or parks
Only temples
To the battlefield
2
How many Roman soldiers were needed to defend Britain?
About 45,000
About 50,000
About 60,000
About 55,000
3
What did they use instead of toothbrushes?
Fingers
Cloth pieces
Bones
Twigs
4
Why were the entrances the weakest point?
They had no doors
They could be attacked directly
They were poorly built
They were unguarded
5
4. What did Iron Age people grow in small square fields?
Copper
Corn
Apple and bananas
Berries
6
How many legions were involved in the invasion?
Five legions
Two legions
Three legions
Four legions
7
What was the crown of oak leaves given for?
Winning a battle
Saving another soldier’s life
Capturing a fort
Killing an enemy
8
4. Why did they need to become more warlike?
It was in their nature
Just because that's what they knew
They were taught at a really young age
the Romans were becoming interested in Britain
9
4. How were the Celts physically described?
Tall, fair, with blue eyes
Short with blue eyes
Tall, fair, with green eyes
Short, fair, with green eyes
10
2. How were their houses made of?
stones with mud
clay huts with stone roofs
mud with clay
wooden huts with thatched roofs
11
What unusual item from Africa could be bought?
Banana leaves
Lion skins
Ostrich feathers
Elephant tusks
12
3. What might Stonehenge have started as?
A marketplace
A prison
A meeting-place
A giant sundial
13
How many adults and children lived in the recreated Iron Age village?
20 adults and no children
10 adults and 5 children
15 adults and 2 children
12 adults and 3 children
14
3. What natural force might have moved the stones in the Ice Age?
fire
ice
wind
earthquakes
15
How far could a skilled slinger kill someone?
10 meters
60 meters
100 meters
30 meters
16
What key equipment had not been invented yet, making riding harder?
The helmet
The stirrup
The sword
The saddle
17
How many hill forts did Vespasian have to attack?
15
20
35
50
18
4. What group defended the tribal leaders?
Warriors
Calvary
Leader warriors
Mountain men
19
How were the bodies buried?
In stone boxes
In mounds
In deep graves
In shallow graves, with a bowl and food
20
What happened to civilians inside the fort?
They were captured
They fled
They were killed
They were rescued
21
4. Did these people form one single nation?
No, they lived in tribes
Yes.
Yes, but separeted eventually
No, they lived in big cities
22
What kind of homes did the rich live in?
Palaces and large houses
Wooden cabins
Huts and tents
Tiny flats
23
What did traders take back to Rome?
Weapons
Stories of Britain’s wealth
Slaves
Silver and gold
24
4. How many people could sleep in the large hut?
Up to 200 people
Up to 1000 people
Only 100
Only 150
25
4. Why is it believed they cared about their food?
Because they had very little
Because people didn't know how to cook
Because men hated getting fat
Because men trained very hard
26
4. Where did the Celts come from?
South Africa
Asia
North Africa
Europe
27
What were the conditions in those flats?
Modern and spacious
Clean and quiet
Comfortable
Overcrowded and dangerous
28
Who were the auxiliaries?
Elite cavalry
Non-Roman soldiers from conquered tribes
Tribal chiefs
Roman citizens
29
How was breakfast prepared?
Baked in an oven
Boiled quickly
It was cooked overnight (porridge)
Fried in a pan
30
What would eventually be shaped like Rome?
Africa
India
Greece
Britain
31
What did Caesar do when he saw the cliffs guarded?
Attacked the cliffs
Sent a messenger
Landed anyway
Sailed down the coast to land elsewhere
32
4. Why was bronze not as effective as iron?
it bends easily and doesn't stay sharp for long
it bends with difficulty and stay sharp for long
it bends but stay sharp for long
it bends and doesn't stay soft for long
33
What kind of shows could they watch in theatres and arenas?
Contests between wild animals and gladiators
Art exhibitions
Speeches and debates
Magic shows and dances
34
Where did Romans build cities besides Italy?
Just in Britain
In North Africa and Europe
Nowhere else
Only in Asia
35
Where is Maiden Castle located?
York
London
Kent
Dorset
36
3. What might Stonehenge have been used to measure?
The days
The weather
The years
The seasons
37
Where were chariot races held?
In the forest
At the race-track
At the forum
On the streets
38
4. Which people introduced iron tools to Britain?
Boudicca
The vikings
The celts
The druid
39
Why were many soldiers needed in the Roman Empire?
To control such a large empire
To defend one city only
To build temples
To entertain citizens
40
What region was Caesar fighting in before coming to Britain?
Greece
Spain
Gaul
Italy
41
What was most fighting like?
Using catapults
Hand-to-hand and very bloody
Only archery
From a distance
42
What evidence shows how violent the attack was?
Mutilated bodies
Burned towers
Secret tunnels
Broken shields
43
What was Rome like around 600 BC?
A giant empire
A Greek colony
Just a village on a hilltop in Italy
The richest city in Europe
44
3.Where is Stonehenge located?
Salisbury Plain
Dover Cliffs
Sherwood Forest
Hadrian’s Wall
45
What did attackers have to do to reach the fort?
Fight their way through narrow, guarded passages
Climb the walls
Cross a bridge
Enter through tunnels
46
What was one of the largest hill forts in Britain?
Iron Ring
Stone Hill
Maiden Castle
Castle Hill
47
3. What was the earliest form of Stonehenge?
A large towee with walls
A spiral path of stones
A round ditch and bank
A circle of wooden poles
48
What did they use to start fires?
Striking stones
Using sunlight with a lens
With dry leaves
Rubbing wood together
49
How did some tribes react to the invasion?
Fought fiercely
Made peace quickly
Joined the army
Ignored Romans
50
What did they use bees for?
For pollination
For making candles
To make honey and honey cakes
For wax
51
What happened after the Romans reached the shore?
Peace treaty signed
Britons captured them
They drove back the Britons, who fled
The Romans retreated
52
4. Around what year did iron tools begin to appear in Britain?
800 BC
750 BC
700 BC
850 BC
53
What was their main food?
Cheese
Porridge
Meat
Bread
54
How many men did Caesar bring on his second trip?
30,000 men
20,000 men
25,000 men
15,000 men
55
How many men did Caesar bring on his first trip to Britain?
15,000 men
20,000 men
12,000 men
10,000 men
56
How did the Britons view the Druids?
With indifference
With curiosity
With fear and respect
With anger
57
3. What replaced the original bluestone rings?
An iron fence
A wooden circle
A brick wall
A circle of 30 sarsen stones
58
2. What did the first people bring?
All of the options
Cattle
Sheep
Goats
59
Did the fighting in Britain end after Claudius left?
Not recorded
No
Yes
Only in some regions
60
4. What metal was added to copper to make bronze?
Gold
Lintels
Tin
Copperonze
61
What rewards could brave soldiers earn?
Medals, neck-chains, or a crown of oak leaves
Nothing
Gold coins
Only medals
62
2. The very first people to come to Britain lived by......
Fishing
Looting
Farming
Hunting
63
4. What natural materials were used by women for make-up?
Berries and herbs
Berries and brick powder
Berries and bananas
bananas and herbs
64
Why were the forts important to Iron Age tribes?
They served as homes
They were sacred places
They stored water
They offered safety and defense
65
3. How were upright stones probably moved into place?
Lifted by wind power
Dragged by prisoners
With wooden rollers and levers
Pulled by horses
66
What could Romans do on holidays?
Travel to Greece
Go to work
Look for entertainment
Stay indoors
67
2. What did they learn to make?
weapons of wood, copper and bones
weapons of gold, stone and bones
weapons of copper, stone and bones
weapons of wood, stone and bones
68
What happened to Vespasian after these battles?
He was exiled
He returned to Rome disgraced
He died in battle
He became famous and later emperor
69
How much equipment did they carry while marching?
27 kilos plus weapons
15 kilos plus weapons
10 kilos plus weapons
20 kilos plus weapons
70
3. What did it later become?
A school
A temple
A graveyard
A battlefield
71
What other foods did they eat?
Fish, milk, nuts
Fruit, nuts, dried meat
Rice, beans, meat
Beans, cheese, honey cakes, leaves
72
What were the two main groups in the Roman army?
Citizens and slaves
Legionaries and auxiliaries
Infantry and cavalry
Soldiers and generals
73
How many people lived in Rome?
500,000
Over a million
2 million
100,000
74
What types of roles did auxiliaries have?
Archers, cavalry, guards, and rough jobs
Only foot soldiers
Only navy
Only commanders
75
What did a Roman writer see during a Druid ceremony?
A battle
A Druid in white cutting mistletoe with a golden sickle
A feast
A funeral
76
How long did one of the battles last?
One day
Two days
Three days
Four days
77
4. What meat did they mainly eat?
Beef
Fish
Chicken
Porc
78
How did they flavor their cheese?
With herbs
With spices
With dried fruit
With salt
79
What did rich Roman families have for washing?
Warm water
Steam only
Milk
Cold baths
80
Where did Caesar first see British forces?
In a village
In the forest
Guarding Dover cliffs
At the beach
81
What natural event damaged some of Caesar's ships?
Storm
Flood
High tide
Earthquake
82
3. One theory says the stones were raised using...?
Criss-crossed wooden legs
Giant ladders
Tunnels
Ropes made of hair
83
What did rich children do during the day?
They played games only
They worked as slaves
They farmed
They went to school
84
Who got rewards for being the first in an attack?
The cavalry
The first man to scale a wall or board a ship
The last soldier
The commander
85
What reminded Romans of their city's achievements?
Temples and gardens
Battles and festivals
Arches and monuments
Coins and scrolls
86
What did the Romans do over the next 600 years?
Invented democracy
Conquered all of Asia
Remained isolated
Conquered much of Europe and part of North Africa
87
What problem did Caesar face with his cavalry ships?
Captured by Britons
Lost at sea
Sunk in battle
Storm forced return to Gaul
88
What were the floors of rich Roman houses made of?
Clay
Wood
Marble tiles
Stone
89
Did the Roman legions remain in Britain?
No
Yes
Not sure
Only temporarily
90
Which Roman Emperor led the invasion of Britain?
Augustus
Claudius
Tiberius
Nero
91
What did the Romans do differently in this invasion?
Attacked at night
Chose a safe harbour in advance
Used only infantry
Landed unprepared
92
Who saved the Roman landing during the attack?
The standard-bearer of the 10th Legion
A centurion
A cavalry leader
Claudius
93
How were the entrances defended?
With high stone walls and long rampart passages
With fire traps
With rope nets
With ditches
94
How did the Britons respond to the Roman landing?
They ignored the Romans
They fled
They surrendered
They attacked with chariots, javelins, and stones
95
In what year did the Romans finally invade Britain?
AD 50
AD 60
AD 30
AD 43
96
3. On which day does the sun rise over the Heelstone?
Midsummer Day
Easter Sunday
Christmas Day
The solstice night
97
Which group usually went into battle first?
Auxiliaries
Officers
Cavalry
Legionaries
98
2. How is called the last period?
Old stone age
Bronze age
New stone age
Medium stone age
99
How long could it take to become a Druid?
Up to 20 years
Up to 30 years
Up to 5 years
Up to 10 years
100
How did the Britons react to the second landing?
They attacked fiercely
They negotiated
They were impressed and didn’t try to stop it
They hid
101
Who were the legionaries?
Roman citizens serving as foot soldiers
Slaves in the army
Officers in charge
Non-Roman soldiers
102
What defensive structures protected Maiden Castle?
Drawbridges
Three large earth banks (ramparts)
Wooden towers
Trenches
103
Where did most poor Romans live?
In big houses
In dirty, unhealthy blocks of flats
In wooden tents
In palaces
104
Where were most Iron Age forts built?
On hilltops
In forests
On rivers
On coasts
105
2. Why did they use the hand-axes for?
All
Skinning the animals
dig up roots
build huts
106
What could happen to a soldier who didn’t do his job?
He could be fined
He could be beaten or even stoned to death
He could be promoted
He could be sent home
107
What type of troops, besides infantry, did the army include?
Archers
Engineers
Slingers
Cavalry
108
3. What are the stones placed horizontally on top called?
Shelves
Lintels
Caps
Crowns
109
We know who built Stonehenge
True
False
110
What kind of training did soldiers do?
Only running
Reading and writing
Obstacle courses, mock battles, marches, cutting trees
Dancing and singing
111
What did Roman soldiers do after landing the second time?
Marched inland and forced tribes to make peace
Signed a treaty immediately
Retreated
Stayed on the coast
112
What did Druids consider holy?
Stone
Water
Mistletoe
Fire
113
Where did Vespasian likely attack?
East gate
West gate
Back gate
North gate
114
What military unit charged on horseback?
Archers
Cavalry
Infantry
Legionaries
115
What was missing in poor areas at night?
Guards
Air conditioning
Running water
Street lighting
116
How did other tribes respond?
Fought hard
Negotiated
Made peace
Retreated
117
What did they do to wash clay out of their hair?
Used cold rainwater
Brushed it out
Rinse it in a tub of water
Used oil
118
Did Caesar ever return to Britain?
Yes
Maybe
No
Not recorded
119
What was Rome at the time of the Iron Age in Britain?
The biggest and finest city in the world
A poor rural village
An empty ruin
A trade port in Greece
120
4. How many trees were needed to build the large hut?
400 trees
100 trees
200 trees
450 trees
121
How long did Claudius stay in Britain?
5 days
10 days
20 days
16 days
122
What did the Romans have to do before shaping Britain?
Ask for permission
Buy the land
Beat the Britons
Learn the language
123
What tribe defended Maiden Castle?
Trinovantes
Iceni
Brigantes
Durotriges
124
2. What was the first job?
Clear some trees
Build houses
Fishing
Build the country
125
How did they clean their hair without shampoo?
With ash
With sand
With leaves
With clay
126
What did soldiers do when not in battle?
Sleep and rest
Train only
Guard prisoners
Repairs, cleaning, and staying prepared
127
How long did Roman armies stay away from Britain after that?
Over 90 years
100 years
50 years
30 years
128
What did the Romans build in the places they conquered?
Prisons and mines
Forts and farms only
Towns and cities like Rome
Nothing at all
129
What type of heating did some houses have?
Fire pits
Central heating
Hot stones
No heating
130
What was the name of the Roman general in charge of attacking southern Britain?
Trajan
Vespasian
Claudius
Caesar
131
4. Where were cattle and sheep taken to graze?
Down in the city
Down in town
Down in the valley
On the mountains
132
Despite the poverty, what was Rome considered?
The coldest city in Italy
The poorest place in Europe
The most advanced city of the age
The smallest capital in the empire
133
Who were the Druids?
Traders
Farmers
Iron Age priests, teachers, and judges
Soldiers
134
What decorated the walls in rich houses?
Skins
Swords
Paintings
Books
135
How many ancient forts exist in southern England?
More than 5,000
More than 1,000
More than 3,000
About 500
136
What were many public buildings like?
Private
Old-fashioned
Broken
Huge
137
3. How long did it take to change Stonehenge to its current shape?
1540 years
940 years
1000 years
300 years
138
Where were Druid religious ceremonies held?
In cities
In temples
In secret forest places, far from villages
In caves
139
What did Claudius bring with him to impress the Britons?
Swords and shields
More men and a few elephants
Ships
Horses and chariots
140
What did defenders use to attack from the ramparts?
Arrows
Fire
Stones (slung by hand or slings)
Long swords
141
Why do we know little about their teachings?
Because they weren’t allowed to write them down
Because all records were lost in fires
Because they wrote in secret codes
Because they didn’t teach anyone
142
What was Vespasian’s mission in Britain?
To conquer the south and west
To found cities
To bring slaves
To find gold
143
2. What type of weapons did they make?
All of them
hand-axes
bows and arrows
spears, harpoons and hooks
144
4. Who ruled over each tribe?
Only a queen
There were no royalty
Only a king
A king or queen
145
3. Why was being able to measure seasons important?
For sacrificing purposes
To kill at the right time
To hunt and fish
To sow crops at the right time
146
Which legion did Vespasian command?
1st Legion
10th Legion
2nd Legion
3rd Legion
147
What were Roman streets often paved with?
Stone
Metal plates
Wood
Clay
148
3. How were the remaining bluestones arranged later?
In a circle and a horseshoe
In a pyramid
In random piles
In a spiral
149
4. Why wasn’t iron used by everyone at the beginning of the Iron Age?
considered a precious metal
considered a precious copper
considered a precious gold
considered a precious broze
150
What system brought water to Roman houses?
River buckets
Rain tanks
Water carriers
Piped water
151
What happened to the huts outside the East Gate?
They flooded
They were burned down
They were fortified
They were occupied
152
How many men were under the command of a centurion?
60 men
80 men
100 men
50 men
153
What did Caesar take back with him?
Gold
More prisoners
Troops
More soldiers
154
Why didn’t the Romans avoid Maiden Castle?
The Durotriges were still defending it
It was easy to conquer
It was empty
They didn’t know about it
155
2. When did it begin?
around 4000 BC
around 6000 BC
around 5000 BC
around 3000 BC
156
What weapons were used in the Roman attack?
Whips
Cannons
War axes
Arrows, spears, and stones
157
Did children work in the village?
Only older children worked
No, they played
They went to school
Yes, they helped with daily jobs
158
4. What feature in a big village might show who was the chief?
A larger palace
They had so many wives
Lots of people serving him
A larger hut
159
How long did they live in the village?
Three months
Two years
Six months
One year
160
Who might you see in the streets of Rome?
Only Roman citizens
Children and priests
People from all over Europe: slaves, businessmen, shoppers
Only soldiers and nobles
161
What was added to flour to make dough?
Milk and eggs
Sugar and yeast
Hot water, salt, and sometimes sour milk
Just cold water
162
Why was the training so harsh?
To impress commanders
To ensure discipline and unity in battle
To waste time
To punish them
163
3. What did most of the holes contain?
Weapons
Burnt human bones
Gold coins
Animal skulls
164
Why did Caesar decide to return to Gaul?
The army rebelled
He was injured
The Britons surrendered
The Gauls were restless in his absence
165
What features did Roman houses have for hygiene?
Rivers and lakes
Lavatories and drains
Baths with oils
Incense and perfumes
166
What were most Roman shops like?
Small
Expensive
Closed at noon
Huge
167
What was the average weight of a sarsen stone?
27 tonnes
28 tonnes
26 tonnes
10 tonnes
168
4. What advantages did iron tools have over earlier tools?
made building easier
All of them
improved farming
cut bigger trees
169
In what year did Julius Caesar first go to Britain?
50 BC
60 BC
55 BC
44 BC
170
What did Claudius do after leaving Britain?
Stayed in Britain
Returned to Rome in triumph
Built roads
Signed treaty with tribes
171
How far did Caesar move down the coast to land?
20 kilometres
11 kilometres
5 kilometres
15 kilometres
172
4. What was the first metal used before iron?
Bluestone
Copper
Ironestone
Gold
173
What happened to Maiden Castle after the battle?
It was immediately abandoned
It became a museum
It was damaged, but people lived there for some years
It was completely destroyed
174
3. How many holes are there in the earth bank?
25
56
73
100
175
4. What were their main foods?
Bread and porridge
Corn and beaf
Beaf
Beaf and bread
176
3. Is it clear how the bluestones got to Salisbury Plain?
Romans brought them
No
They grew there naturally
Yes, they flew them in
177
What was the purpose of public baths?
To relax and gossip
To pray
To fight and train
To eat
178
Have other bluestones been found near Salisbury Plain?
True
False
179
How many soldiers did Claudius send to Britain?
20,000 men
60,000 men
30,000 men
About 40,000 men
180
3. Where did the bluestones come from?
Scotland
London
Cornwall
South Wales
181
Where did the survivors later move?
Dorchester
Winchester
Stonehenge
London
182
What natural sign made a tree ideal for ceremonies?
An oak tree with mistletoe
A willow tree with flowers
A pine tree with moss
A maple tree with sap
183
How far is Rome from Britain?
2500 kilometres
500 kilometres
1000 kilometres
Nearly 2000 kilometres
184
Why did Caesar decide to attack the Britons?
They were attacking Rome
They wanted gold
They were helping the Gauls
They wanted land
185
Where did goods in Roman markets come from?
Mainly from Asia
From nearby farms only
From every part of the Empire
Only from Egypt
186
2. What tools did they use for fishing?
Bows and arrows
Hand-axes
Spears
Harpoons and hooks
187
What happened in the early mornings in Rome?
Citizens went to the theatre
Wooden carts brought goods to markets
Children went to war
People went to church
188
How long did legionaries serve?
Up to 25 years
Up to 30 years
Up to 10 years
Up to 15 years
189
4. What other domestic tasks did women do?
Making tea and making bread
Grinding corn and making bread
Grinding corn and making porridge
Grinding coffee and boiling beef
190
3. Why don’t we know who built Stonehenge?
The builders couldn’t write
No one ever visited the site
Their names were erased
They died before finishing it
191
3. What did they build inside the ring?
Two rings of bluestone
A towe of logs
A stone throne
A giant fire pit
192
4. What materials were used to build huts during the Iron Age?
Wattle and doub
Watle and daub
Watle and doub
Wattle and daub
193
What did a centurion carry to show authority?
A shield
A sword
A helmet
A vine-staff
194
What special ability were Druids believed to have?
They could heal any illness
They could foretell the future
They could fly
They could speak all languages
195
3. What’s an alternative method suggested for transporting the stones?
Rolling them downhill
By sea
Tying them to birds
By helicopter
196
3. What does Stonehenge show about New Stone Age people's knowledge?
They understood the sun and moon’s movements
They could write poetry
They built computers
They used magic
197
4. How were hilltop villages protected?
With a pitch
With watter and soil
With soil on top and hard grass
With a ditch and an earth bank
198
2. .... was the best material then they had.
Stone
Bronze
Iron
Copper
199
What were Roman boys also taught, besides reading and writing?
How to sing
How to draw
How to cook
How to fight
200
How far could Roman soldiers march in a day?
Up to 25 kilometres
Up to 40 kilometres
Up to 20 kilometres
Up to 32 kilometres

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