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Who is coming to Britain in 56 BCE?
Who is coming to Britain in 56 BCE?
- Giaus Julius Caesar (correct)
- Giant Deer
- Celts
- Neanderthals
What is the period of history where we have a written record called?
What is the period of history where we have a written record called?
- Ancient history (correct)
- Modern history
- Prehistory
- Medieval history
Who was Julius Caesar famously stabbed to death by?
Who was Julius Caesar famously stabbed to death by?
- Giant Deer
- Brutus (correct)
- Neanderthals
- Celts
Which group of people brought some excellent music and interesting fashion choices to Britain?
Which group of people brought some excellent music and interesting fashion choices to Britain?
What is the main reason Julius Caesar is coming to Britain?
What is the main reason Julius Caesar is coming to Britain?
Who was the Roman general responsible for the invasion of Britain?
Who was the Roman general responsible for the invasion of Britain?
Why did Britannia manage to avoid Roman power for a long time?
Why did Britannia manage to avoid Roman power for a long time?
What motivated Caesar to invade Britannia?
What motivated Caesar to invade Britannia?
Why did Caesar's initial plan to invade Britannia fail?
Why did Caesar's initial plan to invade Britannia fail?
What event prevented Caesar from preparing a fleet to invade Britannia in 55 BCE?
What event prevented Caesar from preparing a fleet to invade Britannia in 55 BCE?
Who did Caesar send to Britannia to negotiate peace with the British tribes?
Who did Caesar send to Britannia to negotiate peace with the British tribes?
Why did the British tribes arrest Commius as soon as he landed on the shore?
Why did the British tribes arrest Commius as soon as he landed on the shore?
What did Caesar realize when he saw the heavily armed men on the cliffs of Dover?
What did Caesar realize when he saw the heavily armed men on the cliffs of Dover?
Why did Caesar need to find another landing site instead of Dover?
Why did Caesar need to find another landing site instead of Dover?
What advantage did Caesar have over the Britons?
What advantage did Caesar have over the Britons?
Why did Caesar need to find a way to justify his want and need to invade Britannia?
Why did Caesar need to find a way to justify his want and need to invade Britannia?
What was one of the challenges Caesar faced in planning the invasion of Britannia?
What was one of the challenges Caesar faced in planning the invasion of Britannia?
Why was the English Channel considered a significant obstacle for the Romans?
Why was the English Channel considered a significant obstacle for the Romans?
What was Caesar's strategy in sending a small expeditionary force to Britannia?
What was Caesar's strategy in sending a small expeditionary force to Britannia?
Why did Caesar need to protect himself from accusations of being a war criminal?
Why did Caesar need to protect himself from accusations of being a war criminal?
During the battle, the Romans were able to push the fight from the deep water to the beach because
During the battle, the Romans were able to push the fight from the deep water to the beach because
What weapon did the Romans use to strike down the lightly armored Britons in close combat?
What weapon did the Romans use to strike down the lightly armored Britons in close combat?
What was the effect of the Roman legions' organized ranks on the morale of the Britons?
What was the effect of the Roman legions' organized ranks on the morale of the Britons?
Why were the Roman infantry unable to catch up with the retreating Britons on chariots?
Why were the Roman infantry unable to catch up with the retreating Britons on chariots?
What did the British tribes promise Caesar after his victory?
What did the British tribes promise Caesar after his victory?
Why did the Roman legions need to disembark onto the beach rapidly?
Why did the Roman legions need to disembark onto the beach rapidly?
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of the Roman legions fighting in open formation?
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of the Roman legions fighting in open formation?
What was the role of the eagle bearer in the Roman legions?
What was the role of the eagle bearer in the Roman legions?
Why did the Tenth legion charge into battle in the text?
Why did the Tenth legion charge into battle in the text?
What disadvantage did the Roman legions face in the shallow water during the battle?
What disadvantage did the Roman legions face in the shallow water during the battle?
