Roman Southampton
How much do you know about the Romans in Southampton? Take the quiz to find out!
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Quiz Questions
1.
Which area of modern Southampton was the Roman town located?
A.
Shirley
B.
Townhill
C.
Bitterne Manor
D.
Portswood
2.
What did the Romans (probably) call their town?
A.
Venta Belgarum
B.
Noviomagus Reginorum
C.
Glevum
D.
Clausentum
3.
Who was the Roman Emperor when the Romans invaded Britain in 43 AD?
A.
Nero
B.
Claudius
C.
Hadrian
D.
Trick question- there was no Emperor
4.
What was Garum?
A.
A type of fish sauce popular in Roman times
B.
A short sword worn by Roman soldiers
C.
A particularly ornate mosaic
D.
A chariot
5.
What have archaeologists identified this structure as?
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A.
A forum (meeting area)
B.
An amphitheatre (where gladiators fought)
C.
A bath house
D.
A wild animal cage
6.
Here is an altar to Ancasta. Why is she special to Southampton?
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A.
It is the only reference to her anywhere in the world and it was found here
B.
She was the first Roman leader of the town
C.
She was a famous ship that sailed from Clausentum
D.
It is the only grave of a Roman found in the town
7.
What is this Roman artefact, found in Clausentum?
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A.
A back scrubber
B.
A fire light
C.
A grave marker
D.
A luggage label
8.
When did the Romans leave Britain?
A.
310 AD
B.
410 AD
C.
510 AD
D.
610 AD
9.
What Roman objects were discovered by workmen in Millbrook in the 2000s?
A.
The grave of a Roman general
B.
Treasure!
C.
Some fancy Roman pottery
D.
A Roman sword
10.
According to archaeologists, which of the following were traded through Clausentum?
A.
Blocks of lead
B.
Fish sauce
C.
Pottery
D.
All of them
Quiz Outcomes
1.
Beginner
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2.
Intermediate
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3.
Experienced
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4.
Expert
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