Who ruled Britannia before the Romans?

tribes ruled by kings or queens advised by a council of warriors

What was a chieftain?

a wealthy landowner who controlled a small area and owed his loyalty to a king or queen

What was the Celtic religion?

worshiped the gods in sacred wooklands with ceremonies that sometimes included human sacrifice

powerful priests who acted as judges in disputes, kept the oral traditions and knowledge of the tribe

Why did Caesar abandon his conquest of Britannia?

His attention was drawn to war in Gaul. Later he struggled with his own government before he was assasinated in 44 B.C.

Why didn't Augustus conquer Britannia?

Augustus and his immediate successors did not consider Britain to be worth the trouble of conquering.

Name the British Tribes in Southern Britannia

Brigantes, Iceni, Cantiaci, Regnenses, Atrebates, Durotriges

Who was Britain's most famous governor?

Gnaeus Iulius Agricola (78-85 A.D.)

How did Agricola Romanize Britain?

Building temples, forums, and houses; Educating sons of the chiefs to speak Latin

What were the British exports to the Empire?

grain, hunting dogs metals: iron, gold, tin, and lead

What was Salvius' main duty in Britannia?

supervise the law courts and look after the southern part of the province while Agricola was away fighting in the north.

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Stage 13 Culture

Cambridge Latin Course Stage 13 Culture Notes

Question	Answer
What language did the British tribes speak?	Celtic language
Who ruled Britannia before the Romans?	tribes ruled by kings or queens advised by a council of warriors
What was a chieftain?	a wealthy landowner who controlled a small area and owed his loyalty to a king or queen
What was the Celtic religion?	worshiped the gods in sacred wooklands with ceremonies that sometimes included human sacrifice
What is a "Druid"?	powerful priests who acted as judges in disputes, kept the oral traditions and knowledge of the tribe
Who was the first Roman general to lead his soldiers into Britain?	Julius Caesar
When did Rome first enter Britain?	55 B.C.
Why did Caesar abandon his conquest of Britannia?	His attention was drawn to war in Gaul. Later he struggled with his own government before he was assasinated in 44 B.C.
Why didn't Augustus conquer Britannia?	Augustus and his immediate successors did not consider Britain to be worth the trouble of conquering.
WHen did Rome actually begin to invade and conquer Britannia?	43 A.D.
Which emperor is responsible for the invasion of Britannia?	Claudius
Who was the Roman commander of the initial invasion of Britain?	Aulus Plautius
Who was the first governor of Rome?	Aulus Plautius
Name the British Tribes in Southern Britannia	Brigantes, Iceni, Cantiaci, Regnenses, Atrebates, Durotriges
Who was Britain's most famous governor?	Gnaeus Iulius Agricola (78-85 A.D.)
Who was Agricola's son-in-law and why is he famous?	Tacitus; Roman historian
How did Agricola Romanize Britain?	Building temples, forums, and houses; Educating sons of the chiefs to speak Latin
What were the British exports to the Empire?	grain, hunting dogs metals: iron, gold, tin, and lead
What is the name of the main character in the blue book?	Gaius Salvius Liberalis
What was Salvius' main duty in Britannia?	supervise the law courts and look after the southern part of the province while Agricola was away fighting in the north.

Created by: Angie McLane

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