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Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils learn how and why Claudius invaded Britain, Boudica's resistance to Roman rule, and how far various aspects of life in Britain changed under Roman rule. The unit is focused on the second-order concepts of change and continuity.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to describe how life changed in Britain due to Roman settlement.

Key Notes

• Many Celtic people adopted Ancient Roman ways of life, but some resisted.
• Ancient Roman religions were adopted in Britain but often overlapped with older beliefs.
• Ancient Roman town building created major urban centres for the first time, connected by paved roads.
• Roman settlement meant that people and goods from many countries travelled to Britain e.g. the Ivory Bangle Lady.
• Many aspects of life changed for people in Britain, and resistance to Ancient Roman rule and culture varied.

Vocabulary To Learn

• Romano-British: the culture that developed in Britain after the Ancient Roman conquest is called Romano-British culture
• Ivory Bangle Lady: the Ivory Bangle Lady was an Ancient Roman with North African family whose skeleton was found in York

Common Mistakes To Avoid

• Pupils may think that all aspects of religion, or all aspects of buildings changed.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

More Lessons In This Unit

• Boudica's rebellion against Roman rule Study Guide
• How far religion changed under Roman rule Study Guide
• The buildings of Roman Britain Study Guide
• The Roman invasion of Britain Study Guide
• Towns in Roman Britain Study Guide