Year 6

In what ways did life in Britain remain the same after the Roman invasion?

In this lesson we will learn about the different ways in which life in Britain remained the same after the Roman invasion. We will begin by looking at how normal life continued for many people in Britain and then look at how the invasion changed the lives of the rich. Finally, we will explore how the Roman invasion continues to impact us today.

Year 6

In what ways did life in Britain remain the same after the Roman invasion?

In this lesson we will learn about the different ways in which life in Britain remained the same after the Roman invasion. We will begin by looking at how normal life continued for many people in Britain and then look at how the invasion changed the lives of the rich. Finally, we will explore how the Roman invasion continues to impact us today.

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Key learning points

  1. Importance of concept of continuity rather than change
  2. Scope of lives of most people very small and would not have changed
  3. Identifying aspects of life which did change and who it changed for

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which city ruled over the Western Roman Empire?
Constantinople
Londinium
Correct answer: Rome
Q2.
When did the last Roman soldiers leave Britain?
285 CE
Correct answer: 410 CE
43 CE
44 BCE
Q3.
Which of these was not a cause of the fall of the Roman Empire?
Christianity became the main religion
Correct answer: Roman soldiers left Britain
Rome was getting attacked by tribes
The Empire became too big
Q4.
How were many Roman statues different from Greek statues?
They did not portray gods
They used different materials
Correct answer: They were more realistic
Q5.
Which Roman Emperor allowed Christianity to be worshiped in Britain?
Augustus
Correct answer: Constantine
Julius Caesar

5 Questions

Q1.
Where did the majority of people in Roman Britain live?
Cities
Correct answer: The countryside
Towns
Q2.
Which group was most affected by the Roman invasion?
Farmers
The poor people
Correct answer: The rich people
Q3.
What languages did most Romans speak?
English and Latin
Italian and English
Correct answer: Latin and Greek
Q4.
Which of these was not a cause of the fall of the Roman Empire?
Christianity became the main religion
Correct answer: Roman soldiers left Britain
Rome was getting attacked by tribes
The Empire became too big
Q5.
Which Greek god was Jupiter adapted from?
Hera
Juno
Correct answer: Zeus