Boudica meets her end
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe how Boudica's rebellion failed and how Boudica is still remembered today.
Key learning points
- 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.
Keywords
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 misconception
Pupils may think there can only be one legend about Boudica.
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.
Teacher tip
Explore and create different ways that Boudica could be remembered.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of serious crime
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.King Prasutagus was Boudica's
Q2.Match these keywords to their definitions.
Q3.Boudica was able to attack large Roman towns.
Q4.Which Roman towns did Boudica attack and destroy?
Q5.Boudica fought the Romans alone.
Q6.When did Boudica and the rebel army attack?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When did the Ancient Romans travel back from Wales?
Q2.Boudica had a army when the Ancient Romans arrived.
Q3.Why were the Romans likely to defeat Boudica?
Q4.Match the keywords to their definition.
Q5.No-one knows how Boudica died.
Q6.How is Boudica remembered?
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