History

Question 1

Chronology

Answer 1

The order in which a series of events happened.

Question 2

Source

Answer 2

Something that tells us about history I.E. a book, a letter, a painting, a photograph, an artefact.

Question 3

Primary source

Answer 3

A source made at the time of the event I.E a diary entry, a castle or a photograph

Question 4

Secondary source

Answer 4

A source made after the time of the event I.E. a school textbook, a replica of ww1 weapon or from someone that wasn’t from the time of the event

Question 5

Biased

Answer 5

One-sided viewpoint

Question 6

Evidence

Answer 6

Information which can be written, visual, oral or physical sources

Question 7

Decade

Answer 7

10 years

Question 8

Century

Answer 8

100 years

Question 9

Millennium

Answer 9

1000 years

Question 10

Before Christ (BC)

Answer 10

The time period before Jesus Christ was born.

Question 11

Anno Domini (AD)

Answer 11

The number of years since Jesus Christ was born “in the year of our lord”.

Question 12

Interpretation

Answer 12

Different viewpoints from the past.

Question 13

Rome

Answer 13

The capital city of Italy, located on the Tiber River and one of the world’s great centers of history, art, architecture, and religion.

Question 14

Aqueducts

Answer 14

An artificial channel build by the romans to move fresh water from one location to another.

Question 15

Gladiators

Answer 15

Men who train to fight with weapons against other men or wild animals in an arena.

Question 16

Emperor

Answer 16

The title given to the ruler of an empire.

Question 17

Roman soldier

Answer 17

Men who served in the Roman army, trained in formations and using weapons.

Question 18

Hadrian’s wall

Answer 18

A 73 milestone fortification built between Wallsend and Solway, started in the year 122 AD.

Question 19

Invasion

Answer 19

When an army or country uses force to take control of another country.

Question 20

Legion

Answer 20

A unit of the Roman army.

Question 21

Public health

Answer 21

The health of people and how they are looked after by their leaders.

Question 22

Boudicca

Answer 22

Queen of the Iceni tribe in Wales during the first century AD.

Question 23

Founding of Rome and the empire:

Answer 23

-Romulus and Remus found Rome; they were raised by she-wolf.
-Rome was traditionally found on April 21,753 BC.
-The capital city was Rome
-The Roman Empire included various countries such as Italy, Greece and Egypt.
-Advantages included a strong centralised government, while disadvantages included difficulties in communication due to vast size.
-The Roman Empire was highly multicultural, with diverse cultures and traditions flourishing alongside Roman influences.

Question 24

Roman Army:

Answer 24

-Roman army tactics involved clever formations and strategies including the orb and wedge.
-Rewards for Roman soldiers included land and retirement benefits, while punishments involved fines, flogging, demotion and decimation.
-The success of the Roman army was attributed to discipline, training and effective organisation.

Question 25

Roman Towns:

Answer 25

-Key features of Roman towns included grid-based streets,forums and public buildings. -Roman towns served as hubs for commerce, administration and cultural activities.

Question 26

Public Health and Sanitation:

Answer 26

-Romans improved public health by constructing public latrines and sewage systems.

Question 27

Britain and Roman Empire:

Answer 27

-The Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43 aimed to expand the empire and control new territories. -Changes brought to Britain by the Romans included improved infrastructure, adoption of Roman-style living and establishment of Roman law and governance. -consequences of the Roman invasion included widespread destruction and loss of life.

Question 28

Boudicca’s Rebellion:

Answer 28

-Boudicca’s rebellion was caused by high taxes imposed by the Romans. -consequences included increased Roman control and stability.

Question 29

Hadrian’s Wall:

Answer 29

-Hadrian’s Wall served as a defensive feature against raids from northern tribes. -Everyday life on Hadrian’s Wall for Roman soldiers was challenging with strict discipline and routine military duties.

Question 30

Fall of Rome:

Answer 30

The fall of Rome was caused by internal strife and political instability.