* When Caesar 'visited' Britain in 55 BC , he probably only wanted to teach the Celtic Tribes a lesson rather than to occupy the whole island. How long did he stay ?
* One of the fighting-techniques of the Romans was the 'testudo' (tortoise-technique).What did it come down to ?
* To understand the reports on the Roman explorations of South-East Britain, it helps to have in mind some of the names of important settlements. Which of the following Roman names of Kentish places refers to the present-day town of Dover?
* When in 43 AD the Emperor Claudius decided on a a more comprehensive invasion of Britain, he had various reasons for that enterprise. Which of these played NO role at all ?
* Claudius had been born in Lugdunum in Gallia (10 BC), not in Rome. What modern French town developed out of Lugdunum?
* Which of these was the supreme commander of Claudius' invasion army, who, in a new attempt to conquer the British heartlands, led the Roman troops against such inveterate enemies as the Catavellauni, the Belgae, and others ?
* What was the name of the "British" capital of the Catavellauni, for the siege of which the Roman Emperor Claudius not only personally took command of the troops but also brought up 38 war elephants?
* Strangely enough, the Romans made a pause and did not pursue the Celts immediately. Some believe they wanted to spare the Celtic leader Caratacus and to create some good-will for later negotiations. Where did Caratacus find a refuge?
* What was the name used by the Romans to refer to what is now called Wales?
* The conquest of Britain gave Claudius the prestige he needed to consolidate his position as Emperor.The Senate gave him and his son the nickname Britannicus. How did Claudius reward Aulus Plautius?
* Military victories may be one thing, victories within the family circle can occasionally be quite another pair of shoes. Anyway, Claudius was not too lucky with his wives. How did his fourth wife Agrippina finally put an end to his imperial career?
* By most accounts, in which year did the last Roman legions leave Britain?
* What was a key reason why Rome could no longer help the British militarily?
* After the departure of the Roman forces, which ethnic groups took advantage of the evacuation and started settling in the East and South-East of the island?
* Beginning in around the mid to late fifth century, many of the British went to a part of Gaul (France) called Armorica. In that region they eventually became the primary culture, and the region has long been known as _________.
* In and around the 5th and 6th centuries AD, the remaining British that did not move across the channel to Armorica were eventually pushed into which areas?
* The origins of the word for Wales comes from the term the English used for the Britons, "Welsh." The derivative definition of the word "Welsh" means _________?
* The region roughly equivalent to modern day Scotland was once called __________ by the Romans?
* Legionnaires were privileged members of Roman society, and those seeking to join had to meet certain standards. In order to join a Roman legion in the 1st century AD, which of the following prerequisites was NOT required?
* The Roman soldiers were generally better equipped than their Celtic counterparts. In the conflict between British and Roman forces in the 1st century, which of the following troops wore little or no body armor?