The Roman Invasion of Britain

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Who was the first Roman to come into Britain?

Julius Caesar

When did Julius Caesar come into Britain?

60 BC

How many ships did Julius Caesar bring to Britain?

80

What happened to Julius Caesar's fleet during his first attempt to conquer Britain?

<p>Lost in a storm</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many of Julius Caesar's ships were wrecked in the second engagement?

<p>40</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was defeated by the Britons in the first charge?

<p>Caesar's cavalry</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was slain in the second engagement?

<p>Labienus</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the battle at the river Thames, what did the enemy use to defend the bank of the river and the ford?

<p>Wooden stakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Romans do to avoid the sharp stakes in the river Thames?

<p>They crossed the river at a different location</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the barbarians hide after the Romans avoided the sharp stakes?

<p>In the woods</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city surrendered to Caesar, giving him forty hostages?

<p>Trinovantum</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did many other cities do after Trinovantum surrendered?

<p>They made a treaty with the Romans</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was Cassibellaun's town situated?

<p>Between two marshes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Caesar do after taking Cassibellaun's town?

<p>He returned to Gaul</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Caesar after he put his legions into winter quarters?

<p>He was surrounded by enemies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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