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</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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