Early English History Overview Quiz

Roman Occupation of Britain

• The Roman Occupation of Britain began in 43 A.D.
• The Roman Occupation led to the introduction of Roman culture, language, and architecture, having a significant impact on British history and culture.

St. Augustine's Mission

• St. Augustine, who landed in Kent in 597 A.D., was not the same as the philosopher St. Augustine.
• St. Augustine converted King Aethelbert to Christianity during the Anglo-Saxon Period.

Language and Literature

• The official language during the Roman Occupation of Britain was Latin.
• The Roman Occupation led to the development of documentary literature, which marks the beginning of early English literature.

Infrastructure and Architecture

• Around 122 A.D., the Romans built Hadrian's Wall in Britain.
• The Romans built Hadrian's Wall during the reign of Emperor Hadrian.

Roman Departure and Anglo-Saxon Period

• The Romans left Britain in 410 A.D. due to the Visigoth attack on Rome.
• The Anglo-Saxon Period in Britain lasted from 410 A.D. to 787 A.D.

Consequences of Roman Occupation

• The Celts were pushed into Wales and Ireland by the Roman legions during the Roman Occupation.
• The Roman Occupation prevented Viking raids in Britain for several hundred years.

Test your knowledge of the early periods of English history, from the pre-Roman era to the Norman Conquest in 1066. Explore the Roman occupation, Anglo-Saxon period, Viking invasions, and the influence of Britons, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, and Normans.