Why did the Romans leave Britain?
In this lesson we will learn about why the Romans left Britain. We will begin by looking at why the Roman Empire was split in two and then explore the reasons why Roman soldiers began to leave Britain. Finally we will look at the different causes of the collapse of the Roman Empire.
Why did the Romans leave Britain?
In this lesson we will learn about why the Romans left Britain. We will begin by looking at why the Roman Empire was split in two and then explore the reasons why Roman soldiers began to leave Britain. Finally we will look at the different causes of the collapse of the Roman Empire.
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- The collapse of the Roman Empire
- How the empire had become too big to support itself
- The Vandals, Huns, Visigoths and Goths
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which Greek god was Jupiter adapted from?
Hera
Juno
Q2.
What material allowed the Romans to build even larger buildings than the Greeks?
Columns
Marble
Q3.
How were many Roman statues different from Greek statues?
They did not portray gods
They used different materials
Q4.
What is Polytheism?
Belief in one god
Not believing in a god
Q5.
What did the Romans build to transport water to their towns and cities?
Roads
Underground sewers
5 Questions
Q1.
Which city ruled over the Western Roman Empire?
Constantinople
Londinium
Q2.
When did the last Roman soldiers leave Britain?
285 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
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
Q5.
Which Roman Emperor allowed Christianity to be worshiped in Britain?
Augustus
Julius Caesar