The Romans in Britain — Fun History
The Romans built roads that are still used today — they built about 80,000 kilometres of roads across their empire!
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- The Romans invaded Britain in AD 43 under Emperor Claudius. They stayed for nearly 400 years.
- They built long, straight roads so their armies could move quickly. Many modern roads still follow the same routes.
- The Romans built towns with baths, temples and amphitheatres. They also built a wall across the north of England called Hadrian's Wall.
- Queen Boudica led a famous uprising against the Romans in about AD 60, after they took her land.
Try These Questions
- When did the Romans invade Britain?
Answer: AD 43
Hint: It was under Emperor Claudius. - Who led an uprising against the Romans?
Answer: Queen Boudica
Hint: She was a queen of the Iceni tribe. - What did the Romans build across the north of England?
Answer: Hadrian's Wall
Hint: It was named after an emperor.
Design a Roman Town
- Research what a Roman town looked like — think about baths, temples, markets and roads.
- Draw a map of your own Roman town on paper or using a computer.
- Label the important buildings and roads.
- Write a short sentence explaining what each building was used for.
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Challenge Quiz
- When did the Romans invade Britain?
Answer: AD 43 - Who led an uprising against the Romans?
Answer: Boudica - What did the Romans build across northern England?
Answer: Hadrian's Wall - Why did the Romans build straight roads?
Answer: So armies could move quickly - How long did the Romans stay in Britain?
Answer: Nearly 400 years