Roman Britain (55 BC – AD 410) Practice Test

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1. Which Roman general first invaded Britain in 55 BC, in a campaign that was unsuccessful?
2. Which Roman emperor led the successful invasion of Britain in AD 43, beginning roughly 400 years of Roman rule?
3. Which Roman emperor ordered the building of Hadrian's Wall, completed around AD 122?
4. Hadrian's Wall was built primarily to keep out which people, who were the ancestors of the Scottish people?
5. Boudicca led a famous uprising against the Romans. Which tribe did she lead, and where in Britain were they based?
6. Was Boudicca's uprising against the Romans ultimately successful?
7. In which year did the Roman army leave Britain to defend other parts of the Empire, never to return?
8. Which TWO of the following are part of the Roman legacy in Britain?
9. True or false: the first Christian communities in Britain appeared during the period of Roman rule, in the 3rd and 4th centuries AD.
10. Where in London is there a famous statue of Boudicca?