Which stretch of water separates Normandy from England?
The English Channel
Three reasons why the Romans wanted an Empire.
Empire brought wealth to Rome. The Empire gave them access to resources - wood, gold, slaves etc. Conquering places made generals like Julius Caesar popular.
What number is this - XXIV
24
Define "Keep"
A tower built at the top of the Motte. Originally built of wood but late replaced with stone.
Where would a Roman use a STRIGIL?
At the Public Baths
Put the number 29 into roman numerals.
XXIX
Twin brothers who appear in the legend about how Rome began.
Romulus and Remus
This helped the Romans take over other countries. (It was split into legions)
The Roman Army!
Who was the Roman God of War?
Mars
Which Roman festival was celebrated in December?
Saturnalia
Explain two reasons why Harold Godwinson thought he should be King.
Supported by the Witan, married to Edward's sister, rich man, English, said it was Edward's dying wish.
A "Defixio" was a used for what?
To curse someone
Which is the Roman province of "Britannia"?
1
Define "Bailey"
Enclosure where soldiers lived and houses were built.
What is a "Ludus"?
A gladiator training school.
When was William crowned King of England?
25th December 1066
Which number is "Londinium"?
1
What were AQUEDUCTS used for?
Bringing water into Roman towns and cities.
First battle in England in 1066 was between whom and whom and where?
Harold and Harald at Stamford Bridge
How long soldiers had to stay in the army.
25 years
The weapon which gave gladiators their name.
Gladius
What number is this - IV
4
What a Roman soldier got when he retired.
Land
Which is the city of Rome?
3
Harold's best soldiers
Housecarls
Describe where Normandy is.
On the North West coast of France.
Harold Godwin's brother who supported Harald Hardrada in 1066. Ooooh, the wee traitor!
Tostig
What do we call the items being carried by the three soldiers at the front of this group? (one word)
Standards
A three-pronged spear used by a gladiator.
Trident
Animal which in the legend rescues boys from the River Tiber.
Wolf
City destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD.
Pompeii
Define "Motte"
A man made hill on which a tower was built to act as a lookout.
Roman name for Britain.
Britannia
How far a Roman soldier needed to march each day?
20 miles
Explain two reasons why Harold Hardrada thought he should be King.
He was already King of Norway. He was a descendant of King Canute. He was a strong leader.
Explain two reasons why William Duke of Normandy thought he should be King.
Harold swore on the bones of a saint to support him, supported by the Pope, promised by Edward many years before.
Which number is "Gaul"?
4
What is this called?
Strigil
What's this?
Testudo
Define "Moat"
A ditch around a castle.
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