Iron Age Britain and Roman Conquest Quiz

Life in Iron Age Britain and the Roman Conquest

• The period before the Roman conquest of Britain is known as the Iron Age due to the use of iron tools and weapons.
• People lived in tribes, each with its own land, and were led by a king or queen and chieftains.
• Some tribes lived in scattered villages and farms, while others lived in hill forts.
• By the time of the Roman invasion, some tribes had formed sprawling settlements for commerce and industry, but they were not towns in the Roman or modern sense.
• The Romans built towns linked by a network of roads to unify Britain after the invasion.
• The province of Britain was divided into areas called cīvitātēs, each with a capital town that served as the center of regional government.
• The Roman army was divided into units called legions, with about 5,000 infantry and 120 cavalry in each.
• The invading legions built straight, paved roads to move quickly and bring supplies to major ports, army camps, and Roman towns inland.
• Life in different British tribes varied greatly, with some having close contact with Gaul and being influenced by the Roman world.
• Some tribes quickly accepted Roman rule and began to adopt a Roman lifestyle, building large towns on the Roman model.
• A province was a region conquered by the Romans, with a governor in charge and Roman laws enforced.
• The term "Celtic" is used for the people living in Iron Age Britain before the Roman conquest, who spoke a Celtic language and had a distinctive artistic style.

Test your knowledge of the Iron Age in Britain and the Roman Conquest with this quiz! From the use of iron tools and weapons, to the formation of tribes and sprawling settlements, to the building of towns and roads by the Romans, this quiz covers various aspects of life during these fascinating periods. See how much you know about the different British tribes, the Roman army, and the impact of Roman rule on the region. Challenge yourself with this quiz today!