Escape Room romans

Romans Escape Room

You are on a school trip to the roman history museum in england but when the night comes you and your classmates find yourself stuck in it.The statues have come to life and are now blocking your way to freedom.Listen to their stories and answer their questions to escape the museum.

Introduction

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Civilization

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Wars

First room: Wars

The first statue has awaken,an ancient rome warrior is blocking your way to the next room. Listen to his stories,answer his questions and escape the room before it is too late.

55 b.c. :Julius Caesar steps foot in britain for the first time accompanied by two legions of soldiers,he fought a few celtic tribes but decides to go back to Rome to plan a bigger invasion with more soldiers. 54 b.c. :A year later Caesar goes back to britain,this time with 5 legions and more than 2000 cavalrymen.The British tribes agreed to pay tributes to Rome and started trading with them and were left in peace. Caesar had other troubles to deal with an couldn't fight a long war with the british. 43 a.d. :The first real conquest of Britain happened when the emperor Claudius decided to invade Britain with four legions and many auxiliaries they sailed to britain and attacked the celtic tribes of south-east. Many celtic tribes surrendered to the roman empire and were allowed to keep their kingdoms by paying taxes and obeying to roman laws. 60-61 a.d. :The native tribes started to uprise,such as the Iceni. The Iceni rebellions were led by queen Bodicea, she led them to many victories and many Romans died but in the end she was defeated and killed herself to avoid capture. 61-78 a.d. :After Bodicea was defeated the Romans started to attack the northen part of the island under the command of general Agricola who conquered Eboracum(york),Deva(Chester) and Isca(Caerleon)made sure to build garrisons and fortresses to avoid rebellions. 78-84 a.d. : Agricola moved further to north and found lot of resistance from tribes he had previously defeated that had established there. He conquered the north with a mixture of force and diplomacy and was able to build forts in the tribes'territories such as Caledonia(Scotland). 84-96 a.d. : in 84 a.d. Agricola got recalled to the capital by Domitian.After he left many of the fortesses were abandoned and dismantled. The romans eventually decided to retreat from Caledonia believing that the fight wasn't worth it. 96-128 a.d. : For many years romans and britains lived in peace, until in 105 a.d. the Romans were attacked by some nother tribes from Caledonia who destroyed their forts and caused a lot of damage. In 122 a.d. Hadrian, in order to prevent further attacks, ordered a wall that will later become Hadrian's Wall. Later Years: many tried to conquer the lands over the Hadrian's wall but failed and in the late 4th century Romans withdrew from Britain

The roman's invasion of britain

Wars

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Question 1

Who was the first emperor to step foot in Britain?

Claudius

Julius Caesar

Agricola

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Wars

Question 2

What was the name of the tribe that led the rebellion against Romans?

Gallaeci tribe

Niceni tribe

Cineli tribe

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Question 3

What was the roman name of Scotland?

Isca

Eboracum

Caledonia

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CONTINUE

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Wars

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Second Room: Empire

the second statue has awakened and an emperor from Rome is blocking your way to the next room. Listen to her story,answer her question and get to the next room before it's too late.

british empire

For the Romans, ancient Britain was the final frontier, the outermost edge of the known world at the time. Symbolizing the greatest expansion of the Roman Empire, its conquest meant the immortal glory of Rome for generations to come. When Britain fell to Roman control, a new and distinct region emerged. In 55 BC, Caesar made the first attempt but the Roman conquest of Britain but the conquest officially began in 43 AD under Emperor Claudius. Emperor Claudius proclaimed the birth of a new province: Britain. And where the Thamesis, the River Thames, made a natural landing place, they founded Londinium, their administrative capital. Britain was divided into four provinces: * Britannia Superior (northern England and Wales), * Britannia Inferior (southern England), * Maxima Caesariensis (eastern England) * Flavia Caesariensis (southeastern England), with Londinium (London) as its capital. The Romans, recognising the island’s wealth of resources and manpower, quickly transformed the nation to exploit these advantages. New cities and cultural centres arose, giving the region a completely new face. •The Roman army, stationed throughout Britain, maintained order and helped prevent revolts, which remained a constant threat. Their presence was essential to maintaining stability on the island. The Romans also introduced a new legal system, more fair and consistent than the old tribal laws of Britain, They also left a system of law and order, which became the basis of the legal systems of many European countries. During the colonization of the British territories, the Romans imposed their law on the conquered peoples, passed down orally. This way remained in force even with the arrival of the Normans, when the Western Roman Empire had already fallen Under Roman rule, Britain's economy grew rapidly, spurred by increased trade and the arrival of new settlers.The Romans built strategic ports across the country.

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Question 1

What innovations did the Romans bring?

New Ships

New Food

Law system

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Question 2

How many provinces was Britain divided into?

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Question 3

What did Britain's conquest represent for Romans?

Fertile Land

Economic Benefits

MaximumExpansion

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Third Room: Architecture

You've reached the third room and a statue of an architect has awakened and is blocking your way,listen to her story and answer her questions to escape.

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roman architecture in britain

Roman architecture (43–410 AD) left a lasting legacy in Britain, transforming the landscape with advanced designs, materials, and infrastructure. Key features include: 1. Urban Planning: • Towns were built with grid-style streets intersecting at right angles. • Central forums served as public squares for meetings and political activities. • Towns were often fortified with stone and brick walls, such as the iconic Hadrian’s Wall in northern England. 2. Roads: • The Romans built an extensive network of durable roads, connecting towns, forts, and ports. Roads like Watling Street and Fosse Way remain in use today. 3. Buildings and Structures: • Public Baths: Central to social life, such as the famous baths at Bath. • Theaters and Amphitheaters: For performances and gladiator games, e.g., the amphitheater in Caerleon. • Villas: Luxurious country houses with mosaics and gardens, like the Fishbourne Villa in Sussex. • Temples: Dedicated to Roman gods, often blending local traditions. • Aqueducts and Water Management: Though less common, the Romans introduced drainage systems and advanced water engineering. 4. Enduring Legacy: Many Roman structures, such as York’s walls, Hadrian’s Wall, and the Baths of Bath, remain visible today. Roman architectural techniques influenced British architecture for centuries.

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Question 1

What was the central part of a Roman town in Britain?

The Theater

The Forum

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Question 2

Which of the following Roman roads is still partially in use today?

Appian Way

Fosse Way

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Question 3

Which of these sites is part of Roman architecture still visible in Britain?

Hadrian's Wall

Tower of London

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Women

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Fourth Room: women

You've now reached the fourth room and a young Roman woman is blocking your way to the next one,listen to her story and answer her questions to escape.

Women in roman culture

The role of women in ancient Rome was complex and varied depending on the social, economic and political context. Although Roman society was patriarchal and dominated by men, women played a significant role in both the private and, in some cases, public spheres. 1. Family and marriage * Role of wife and mother: The woman was considered the center of family life. She was responsible for managing the household and raising children, especially in the early years * Parental authority: The woman, even when married, remained under the legal guardianship of the father or husband. However, over time, some women managed to gain greater autonomy. 2. Social life * Roman women did not participate directly in political life, but some influenced the decisions of the men in power. * They could participate in banquets, games and public shows, but in secondary roles compared to men. 3. Education and Culture * Elite girls received a home education that included reading, writing, music, and sometimes philosophy, to prepare them for the role of educated wives. * Lower-class women, on the other hand, often worked as artisans, merchants, or slaves, without access to formal education. 4. Lower Classes and Slaves * Plebeian and slave women had very different lives. Plebeian women worked in the fields, in markets, or as artisans, while slaves could be used as maids, wet nurses, or in hard labor. * Some slaves, thanks to their beauty or intelligence, could reach positions of privilege within aristocratic homes. Over time, especially in the imperial era, women acquired greater economic rights. They could inherit property, manage their own wealth, and in some cases conduct business.

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Question 1

what was the main task of women?

managing the house and raising children

bringing home food.

finding ways to make as much money as possible

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Question 2

what social classes did they belong to?

Plebeians

Libertines

Senators

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Yes

Only if they weren't slaves

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Question 3

Could women participate in political life?

No

Women

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Last Room: Civilization

You've now reached the last room,listen to their stories and answer their questions to escape once and for all from the museum

Army

Religion

Social Classes

Language

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Minerva

Jupiter

Mars

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Question 1

What was the name of the most important god in the Roman Empire?

Equites

Plebes

Libertines

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Question 2

Which of the following is the most important social classes?

A legion was made of Roman men and auxiliars divided in contuberrium,centuria,cohors and legio

A legion was made of men and women divided in knights and archers

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Question 3

How was a legion built?

Fortification

Create

Power

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Question 4

What does the suffix "caester" mean?

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Irene Ferlito, Clara Ardita

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The Roman army was the largest and strongest fighting force in the ancient times. Only men could join the Roman army,no women were allowed and they had to train train swimming, crossing river in boats, and smashing their way into forts. There were two mains types of Roman soldiers: legionaries and auxiliaries. The legionaries were those who fought in the legions,big groups of soldiers that had around 5000 soldiers each. The auxiliaries were non Roman soldiers who fought for the Roman Empire,they usually came from Roman provinces. Each legion was composed of: contuberrium(8 soldiers),centuria(80 soldiers commanded by a centurio),cohors(480 soldiers) and legio(about 4000 soldiers commanded by a legatus). The soldiers were equipped with: Javelin,Sword,Tunic,Sandals,Helmet,Armour,Shield..

The introduction of Roman religion in Britain during the occupation period (43–410 AD) had a significant impact on the local culture and religious practices. The overlap between Roman and Celtic created a complex religious landscape characterised by imperial cults. The Romans brought with them their rich pantheon,including: •Jupiter, the supreme god, •Juno, protector of women, •Minerva, goddess of wisdom and war, •Mars, the god of war, and many others. However, the Romans to facilitate integration and maintain peace with local populations, assimilated some Celtic gods into their own: •the Celtic goddess Sulis, was identified with Minerva. The temple of Sulis and Minerva is the best example of Roman temple • Mars with the local Celtic war god such as Camulos. • Mercury, the god of commerce, was associated with similar Celtic god. The Romans built temples dedicated to Roman gods and their syncretic versions across Britain. These places of worship were often located near major military forts, or trade routes. A key feature of Roman religion was the imperial cult, in which Roman emperors were venerated as divine figures. •Temples and altars dedicated to emperors were built in Britain to honor living emperors or commemorate deceased ones. •This cult reinforced provincial loyalty to the Empire. With the expansion of the Empire, exotic cults and mystery religions arrived in Britain, spreading particularly among Roman soldiers and urban communities, like the Mithraism: Mithras, a solar god associated with light, strength, and victory, became particularly popular among soldiers. Temples dedicated to Mithras, known as mithraea, have been found in places like London.

1. Patricians and Plebs 2. Slaves 3. Libertines (Liberti) 4. Cavalieri (Equites) 5. Sentía 6. Proletarians 7. Urban population

the Latin language had a significant impact on the languages ​​spoken on the island. Although the main language of Britain was Brythonic, a Celtic language belonging to the Indo-European language family, the influence of Latin was felt in various aspects of the British language, both through direct contact with the Romans and through social and cultural events that followed the occupation. Latin was spoken by Roman soldiers, officials and traders, but also by natives who adapted to the Roman administration or who came into contact with the trading systemLondon, York, St Albans, Bath, Exeter, Lincoln, Leicester, Worcester, Gloucester, Chichester, Winchester, Colchester, Manchester, Chester and Lancaster were all Roman cities, as were all cities with names ending in -chester, –cester or -caster, which derive from the Latin word castrum, which means "fortification". The English lexicon still continues to be enriched with new Latinisms, subsequently exported around the world. In this way, Latin continues to live thanks to English and vice versa. For several hundred years, Britain has various relations with the Romans, through which they acquired a considerable number of Latin words. Later when they came to England they saw the evidences of the long Roman rule in the island and learned from the Celts a few Latin words which had been acquired by them.