‘Romanisation’ of Britain: Religion
History: KS2 National Curriculum, topic 2.2.10
‘Romanisation’ of Britain: Religion
Multiple religions
- The Romans did not force the Britons to believe in Roman beliefs.
- Gods worshipped by local tribes sometimes merged with Roman gods. For example:
- The Romans believed in the goddess Minerva. Local tribes in Bath believed in the goddess Sul. With time, the two goddesses became a single one called Sulis Minerva.
Christianity
- In the year AD 313, Roman Emperor Constantine I welcomed Christianity.
- Christianity started to grow in Britain from then on.
Test yourself on ‘Romanisation’ of Britain: Religion
What sometimes happened to Roman gods and local gods in Britain?
Which Roman emperor welcomed Christianity in AD 313?
What started to grow in Britain after AD 313?