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Boudica and Prasutagus

Conflict, conquest and empires

Unit Summary

Stories about significant rulers from the past give students an understanding of key ideas related to early rulers, such as struggles for power and religious influence. They learn about specific rulers from different times and places, helping students build a chronological framework.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to describe how the Romans allowed Prasutagus and Boudica to rule the east of England.

Key Notes

  • Boudica was the wife of an important British king, Prasutagus; they lived with their daughters in the east of England.
  • At this time, Britain was ruled over by a group of people called the Romans.
  • The Romans had come to Britain and forced the people living there to do what they said.
  • The Romans allowed some kings, like Prasutagus, to keep on ruling if they did what they were told.
  • When Prasutagus died, Boudica became queen, but the Romans wanted to take control of her lands.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Ancient Romans: the Ancient Romans were a group of people from Italy that took over lots of land across Europe, Africa and the Middle East
  • tribe: a tribe is a group of people, families, or villages that share the same language, customs, and ancestors
  • loyal: to be loyal means to give or show strong support
  • government: a government is a group of leaders who make laws and decisions for a country

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • All Romans allowed Prasutagus and Boudica rule the east of England.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.

Boudica was the wife of an important British king, Prasutagus; they lived with their daughters in the east of England. At this time, Britain was ruled over by a group of people called the Romans.

2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'Ancient Romans'

the Ancient Romans were a group of people from Italy that took over lots of land across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.

Mistake: All Romans allowed Prasutagus and Boudica rule the east of England. Correction: When Prasutagus died, the Roman Emperor Nero did not want to share power and control of the land with Boudica and her daughters.

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