Year 2 - History
Boudica meets her end
Conflict, conquest and empires
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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 Boudica's rebellion failed and how Boudica is still remembered today.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think there can only be one legend about Boudica.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
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.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'rebellion'
a fight against the people ruling you is called a rebellion.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Pupils may think there can only be one legend about Boudica. Correction: 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.
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