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The Roman invasion of Britain
I can explain how the Romans invaded Britain during the reign of Emperor Claudius.
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Year 4
The Roman invasion of Britain
I can explain how the Romans invaded Britain during the reign of Emperor Claudius.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Emperor Claudius ordered the invasion of Britain in 43 CE to secure his position as emperor.
- The invasion was very successful due to the strengths of the Ancient Roman army.
- Ancient Roman legionaries were highly trained, well equipped and disciplined soldiers.
- The legionaries used superior tactics alongside fort building to defeat the British tribes.
Keywords
Triumph - a triumph was a celebration in the streets of Rome when the emperor returned from winning a war
Invade - to go somewhere with an army to try to take over is to invade
Legionaries - legionaries were well-trained Ancient Roman soldiers
Tactics - plans an army uses to defeat their enemies are called tactics
Common misconception
Pupils may think that the people of Britain formed a united kingdom at this time.
Remind pupils that 1st century CE Britain was made up of various Celtic people, kingdoms and tribes.
When discussing Ancient Roman legionaries, compare them to other soldiers and warriors pupils have learnt about in previous units.
Teacher tip
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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6 Questions
Q1.
When did Rome become an empire?
264 BCE
55 BCE
1 CE
Q2.
How many times did Caesar try to invade Britain?
1
3
4
Q3.
What does inequality mean?
The food is of poor quality.
It is the value of Roman coins in other countries.
The voting process is free and fair.
Q4.
Who became the first ruler of the Roman Empire?
Julius Caesar
Romulus
Lucius Tarquinius Superbus
Q5.
What role did the Senate play in the Roman Empire?
The emperor had to listen to the Senate.
The Senate and the emperor had the same power.
The Senate no longer existed.
Q6.
Roman emperors had strengthened their position through .
trade
parties
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6 Questions
Q1.
Why did Claudius want to invade Britain?
Britain had attacked the Roman Empire.
Britain was very wealthy.
Q2.
Roman emperors held a when they returned to Rome after they had won a war.
Q3.
Which of these best describes the Celtic tribes of Britain?
Peaceful and united
Disorganised and cowardly
Q4.
A Roman legionary carried which three of these things?
A saddle
A chariot
Q5.
Roman legionaries used a tactic called the...
Q6.
To protect themselves, Roman legionaries built __________.
castles
towns
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