Top 10 things your pupils need to know about Roman Britain
1. Roman Britain was part of a huge empire ruled from Rome
Roman Britain was part of a huge empire ruled from Rome which lasted hundreds of years from AD43 to about AD410
2. The Romans did not arrive to a totally uncivilised country
The Romans did not arrive to a totally backward and uncivilised country. One reason for Rome’s interest in Britain was the country’s wealth, principally gold and silver.
3. Julius Caesar tried to invade and settle twice
Julius Caesar tried to invade and settle twice in BC56 and BC54 (looking for prestige but also because the Britons had supported the Gauls against the Roman empire), but his troops didn’t stay.
4. Britons carried on trading with the Romans
Even though it was not until almost 100 years later that Claudius invaded, the Britons carried on
