Boudica's rebellion against Roman rule
I can describe the causes and events of Boudica's rebellion.
Boudica's rebellion against Roman rule
I can describe the causes and events of Boudica's rebellion.
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Key learning points
- Despite the Ancient Romans' initial success in the south, other British Celts resisted the further Roman campaigns.
- While some kings, like Caratacus, were crushed, others chose to become client rulers to avoid bloodshed.
- Boudica was the queen of the Iceni tribe in East Anglia; she rebelled and destroyed Colchester and London.
- Boudica united with other tribes in southern England and outnumbered the Ancient Roman Legions that marched to meet her.
- Despite her numerical advantage, Boudica's army was defeated by superior Ancient Roman tactics and her rebellion ended.
Keywords
Celtic - the Celtic people were the tribes who lived in Britain before the Ancient Romans arrived
Rebellion - a rebellion is when people rise up against those who are ruling them
Client ruler - a client ruler is a king or queen who promised to obey the Ancient Roman Emperor
Boudica - Boudica was the queen of the Celtic Iceni tribe
Common misconception
Pupils may think that Caratacus' resistance and Boudica's rebellion took place at the same time.
Remind pupils that roughly 20 years had passed since Caratacus' defeat when Boudica rebelled.
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