What did the Romans believe?

In this lesson we will learn about the religious beliefs of the Romans. We will begin by looking at the similarities and differences between the Romans and the Celts. We will then find out what the Imperial Cult was and finally look at the fascinating story of how Christianity spread across Roman England.

What did the Romans believe?

In this lesson we will learn about the religious beliefs of the Romans. We will begin by looking at the similarities and differences between the Romans and the Celts. We will then find out what the Imperial Cult was and finally look at the fascinating story of how Christianity spread across Roman England.

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Key learning points

  1. Paganism in Britain
  2. Roman gods
  3. The Emperor
  4. Constantine's dream
  5. Christianity in Britain

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these statements is not true?
Correct answer: Before the Romans arrived there was a complex networks of roads in Britain
Before the Romans arrived there were few roads in Britain
The Romans tried to build straight roads so that journeys would be as quick as possible
Q2.
What did the Romans build to transport water to their towns and cities?
Correct answer: Aqueducts
Roads
Underground sewers
Q3.
Who did the Romans put in charge of their provinces in Britain?
Consuls
Correct answer: Governors
Soldiers
Q4.
What was the name of the large houses that the Romans built?
Amphitheaters
Forums
Temples
Correct answer: Villas
Q5.
How were Paulinus' army able to defeat Boudicca at Watling Road?
Boudicca surrendered
They had more soldiers
Correct answer: They used better tactics

5 Questions

Q1.
What is Polytheism?
Correct answer: Belief in multiple gods
Belief in one god
Not believing in a god
Q2.
What was the name of the cult that viewed the Emperor as a god?
Emperor Cult
Correct answer: Imperial Cult
Roman Cult
Q3.
Which Roman Emperor allowed Christianity to be worshiped in Britain?
Augustus
Correct answer: Constantine
Julius Caesar
Q4.
Who did the Romans put in charge of their provinces in Britain?
Consuls
Correct answer: Governors
Soldiers
Q5.
Which part of England were the Iceni tribe from?
Colchester
Correct answer: Norfolk
Suffolk

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UnitHistory / Roman Britain

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