1-2. 2-3. 3. CHAPTER I. [B.C. 55-A.D. 409.] GIVE some account of the Veneti.-How did the Britons incur the vengeance of Cæsar?-What was the character of the Britons as known to the Romans ?-What were the two privileged orders in Britain ?-What position did the Druids hold? What was the date of the first landing of the Romans?How did the Britons resist the invaders ?-What leader opposed Cæsar on his second landing?—What people did Cæsar encounter in his progress? How long was it before another invasion was attempted? -What changes did the government of the country sustain during that period ?-What evidences of British civilization still remain ?-Who was the most powerful of the British kings before the invasion of Claudius ?-Of what tribe was Cunobelin king?-What was the name of his capital? 4-5. By whom was Caligula instigated to the invasion of Britain? Give an account of this mock invasion.-Whom did Claudius appoint to invade Britain ?-What was the first obstacle that Plautius had to encounter ?-What British princes opposed Plautius?-Give an account of the expedition of Claudius to Britain. 5. What successes had Vespasian ?-What Roman General defeated Caractacus ?-What was the date of this defeat? -Give some account of the battle, and of its results. B |