Boudica meets her end
I can describe how Boudica's rebellion failed and how Boudica is still remembered today.
Boudica meets her end
I can describe how Boudica's rebellion failed and how Boudica is still remembered today.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- After Boudica attacked London, the Roman army came back from Wales.
- The Romans managed to trap Boudica and her warriors in a valley and attacked them.
- Boudica's army was destroyed, and nobody knows exactly how Boudica died.
- Even though Boudica's rebellion failed, she is still remembered.
- There is a statue of Boudica in London to remind us how brave she was and that she refused to be ruled by someone else.
Common misconception
Pupils may think there can only be one legend about Boudica.
There are many legends about Boudica's death. Historians from the past have told different stories but we do not know which is the truth.
Keywords
Rebellion - a fight against the people ruling you is called a rebellion
Legend - a legend is a traditional story that might not always be true
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of serious crime
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a group of people that share the same language, customs and ancestors
to rise in opposition against an established government or leader
Exit quiz
6 Questions
A fight against the people ruling you.
A traditional story that might not always be true.