Year 2 - History
Boudica the warrior
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 what Boudica did when the Romans tried to take her land.
Key Notes
- The Romans came to the lands of the Iceni, Boudica's tribe, and were very cruel to her and her daughters.
- Boudica decided to fight to take back her land.
- Boudica was lucky because the Roman army was far away, fighting in Wales.
- Boudica was able to attack and destroy three large Roman towns: Colchester, London and St Albans.
- However, her luck would soon run out.
Vocabulary To Learn
- tribe: a tribe is a group of people, families, or villages that share the same language, customs, and ancestors
- rebel: to rebel means to rise in opposition against an established government or leader
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think women were not able to lead rebellions.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
The Romans came to the lands of the Iceni, Boudica's tribe, and were very cruel to her and her daughters. Boudica decided to fight to take back her land.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'tribe'
a tribe is a group of people, families, or villages that share the same language, customs, and ancestors.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: Pupils may think women were not able to lead rebellions. Correction: Boudica was a strong leader and the tribes respected her. The tribes were happy to follow her as part of the rebellion against the Romans.
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