How did London begin?

In this lesson, we will look at London's origin, focusing on how it began as a Roman settlement by the banks of the River Thames nearly 2000 years ago.

How did London begin?

In this lesson, we will look at London's origin, focusing on how it began as a Roman settlement by the banks of the River Thames nearly 2000 years ago.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Who the Romans were (sailed across to Britain 2000 years ago, built a city called Londinium, built a wall around it to protect them).
  2. The Romans built markets, roads, canals and government buildings.
  3. Who the Anglo-Saxons were (7 Kingdoms, Viking invasions, King Alfred recaptured London, he created laws, armies and began trading things for money).
  4. Who the Normans were (built castles like Windsor Castle and the Tower of London).

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7 Questions

Q1.
Who ruled England between 1558 and 1603 AD?
Correct answer: Elizabeth I
James I
Q2.
Who succeeded Elizabeth I after her death in 1603?
Charles I
Correct answer: King James VI of Scotland
Oliver Cromwell
Q3.
When was the Gunpowder Plot uncovered?
1604 AD
Correct answer: 1605 AD
1606 AD
1607 AD
Q4.
King James I was a Catholic. True or false?
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
During the 17th century, which part of London was considered to be working class?
Correct answer: East
North
South
West
Q6.
When was the last major outbreak of plague in London?
1664
Correct answer: 1665
1666
1667
Q7.
What is a spinster?
Correct answer: A woman who made a living out of spinning wool and linen.
An individual who cleans chimneys and fireplaces.
Somebody who sold remedies made from herbs, plants and roots.

6 Questions

Q1.
London is the capital of the United Kingdom. True or false?
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Approximately, what is London's population?
19,000,000
Correct answer: 9,000,000
900,000
Q3.
Who first invaded Britannia?
Emperor Claudius
Emperor Hadrian
Correct answer: General Julius Caesar
Q4.
Londinium was founded on the banks of which river?
River Mersey
River Severn
Correct answer: River Thames
River Trent
Q5.
In which year did the Iceni tribe, led by Queen Boudicca, burn Londinium to the ground?
60 AD
Correct answer: 61 AD
62 AD
63 AD
Q6.
When did the last Roman soldiers leave Britannia?
409 AD
Correct answer: 410 AD
411 AD
412 AD

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UnitHistory / The Great Fire of London

History