The Roman invasion of Britain
I can explain how the Romans invaded Britain during the reign of Emperor Claudius.
The Roman invasion of Britain
I can explain how the Romans invaded Britain during the reign of Emperor Claudius.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Emperor Claudius ordered the invasion of Britain in 43 CE to secure his position as emperor.
- The invasion was very successful due to the strengths of the Ancient Roman army.
- Ancient Roman legionaries were highly trained, well equipped and disciplined soldiers.
- The legionaries used superior tactics alongside fort building to defeat the British tribes.
Keywords
Triumph - a triumph was a celebration in the streets of Rome when the emperor returned from winning a war
Invade - to go somewhere with an army to try to take over is to invade
Legionaries - legionaries were well-trained Ancient Roman soldiers
Tactics - plans an army uses to defeat their enemies are called tactics
Common misconception
Pupils may think that the people of Britain formed a united kingdom at this time.
Remind pupils that 1st century CE Britain was made up of various Celtic people, kingdoms and tribes.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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