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The Roman occupation of Britain brought significant changes to a society that had previously been in the Iron Age. Which of the following was a major development first introduced to Britain by the Romans?

  1. The establishment of the first proper towns and a network of roadsAnswer
  2. B
    The use of iron to make tools and weapons
  3. C
    The introduction of the feudal system and the Domesday Book
  4. D
    The minting of the first coins to be used in Britain

Answer

The establishment of the first proper towns and a network of roads
The Romans transformed the British landscape by building the first proper towns, which served as important centers for administration and trade. They also constructed a network of straight roads to link these centers across the province of Britannia.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical context
The Roman occupation followed the Iron Age and lasted for nearly 400 years (43 AD - 410 AD).
Understanding the timeline helps distinguish between what already existed and what was new.
2
Evaluate the technological claims in each option
Iron tools and coins were Iron Age features; towns and roads were Roman; the feudal system was Norman.
The handbook explicitly attributes the first proper towns and roads to the Romans.
3
Select the correct Roman contribution
Towns and roads.
This matches the official description of Roman legacy in the 'Life in the UK' handbook.

Key Concept

Roman Urbanization and Infrastructure
Estimated Time:45s
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