Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
In which year did Emperor Claudius lead the Roman invasion that succeeded in occupying most of Britain?
- A55 BC
- BAD 43Right answer
- CAD 410
- DAD 789
Answer: AD 43
Julius Caesar's invasion in 55 BC failed. In AD 43 Claudius invaded again and, despite resistance from some tribes, the Romans took almost all of Britain.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "Early Britain". Practice question 40 of 651, written in our own words.