In what year did the Romans, under Emperor Claudius, begin their successful conquest of Britain?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. AD 43
- Step 1: The Roman conquest under Claudius began in AD 43. Step 2. Julius Caesar had only led raids earlier. Answer: AD 43. Why not the others: 55 BC was Caesar's first expedition, AD 122 was the start of Hadrian's Wall and AD 410 was when Roman rule effectively ended.
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