Chapter 3 topic practice
Roman Britain Practice Questions
Build a short sequence: Julius Caesar’s earlier expeditions, the successful invasion under Claudius in AD 43, resistance led by Boudicca, and the later northern frontier marked by Hadrian’s Wall.
Questions with explanations
10 Roman Britain questions
Choose an answer before opening the explanation. These study questions are presented in static HTML so they can be read without starting a timer or enabling JavaScript.
-
Sample question 1
Who invaded England after the Romans?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: The Anglo-Saxons
The Roman army left Britain in AD 410 to defend other parts of the Roman Empire and never returned. Britain was again invaded by tribes from northern Europe: the Jutes, the Angles and the Saxons.
-
Sample question 2
Who was Boudicca?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans
One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans was Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni in what is now eastern England.
-
Sample question 3
Who was the first person to lead a Roman invasion in Britain in 55 BC?
Show answer and explanation
-
Sample question 4
Which two of the following forts form part of Hadrian’s Wall?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: Vindolanda and Housesteads
Parts of Hadrian’s Wall include the forts of Housesteads and Vindolanda.
-
Sample question 5
When did the Roman army leave Britain?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: AD 410
The Roman army left Britain in AD 410 to defend other parts of the Roman Empire and never returned.
-
Sample question 6
Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular area for walkers?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: Hadrian’s Wall
Hadrian’s Wall, including the forts of Housesteads and Vindolanda, is a popular area for walkers and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
-
Sample question 7
What was Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni in what is now eastern England, known for?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: Her rebellion against the Romans
One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans was Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni in what is now eastern England.
-
Sample question 8
Where can you find a statue of Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni and one of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: At Westminster Bridge
There is a statue of Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni, on Westminster Bridge in London, near the Houses of Parliament.
-
Sample question 9
Which of the following civilisations is known for having built roads and public buildings, creating a structure of law and having introduced new plants and animals in Britain?
Show answer and explanation
Answer: The Romans
The Romans remained in Britain for 400 years. They built roads and public buildings, created a structure of law, and introduced new plants and animals.
-
Sample question 10
Who defeated the Vikings?
Show answer and explanation