The Roman Invasion of Britain
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Who was the first Roman to come into Britain?

  • Caius Julius
  • Morini
  • Julius Caesar (correct)
  • Lucius Bibulus

When did Julius Caesar come into Britain?

  • 693 AD
  • 60 BC (correct)
  • 60 CE
  • 60 AD

How many ships did Julius Caesar bring to Britain?

  • 80 (correct)
  • 600
  • 40
  • 100

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

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

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

<p>40 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was defeated by the Britons in the first charge?

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

Who was slain in the second engagement?

<p>Labienus (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which city surrendered to Caesar, giving him forty hostages?

<p>Trinovantum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did many other cities do after Trinovantum surrendered?

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

Where was Cassibellaun's town situated?

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

What did Caesar do after taking Cassibellaun's town?

<p>He returned to Gaul (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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