20 Questions
What was the first language spoken in England?
Celtic
Which territories did the Romans fail to conquer in Britain?
Scotland and Wales
What was the purpose of Hadrian’s Wall?
To protect the northern boundary
How long was Britain under the rule of the Roman Empire?
Over 300 years
What was the geographical reach of the Roman Empire at its peak?
Both A and B
What was the everyday language of most of the population in Roman Britain?
Brythonic
Who adopted Latin in Roman Britain?
The native elite of the country
When did the Roman Empire become Christian?
4th century
Who put Christianity under pressure within a century after the Roman Empire became Christian?
The northern tribes
When did the last Roman troops withdraw from Britain?
410
Who reached an agreement with the Jutes for protection against the Picts and Scots?
Vortigern
Where did the Jutes decide to settle?
Southeast (Kent and Isle of Wight)
What marked the beginning of the invasion of Britain by Germanic tribes?
449 CE
What did the Germanic conquerors impose on the remaining inhabitants?
Serfdom
Which is one of the main sources of information about the Anglo-Saxon migration and settlement?
B and C
What are the seven kingdoms that emerged in the Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy?
Northumbria, Mercia, East Anglia, Essex, Kent, Sussex, Wessex
What does the early name of the land and its people, 'Angelcynn', mean?
Angle-kin
What was the name used in English writings to refer to the Saxons and Angles?
Englisc
From around which year did the name 'England' start to be used to denote the southern part of the island of Great Britain?
1000
What did the Celts call their conquerors?
Saxons
Test your knowledge of England's history before and after the Roman Empire with this quiz! Explore the impact of the Celts and the historical events that shaped medieval literature in Britain. Challenge yourself to see how well you know this fascinating era.
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