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What happened when Suetonius Paulinus led a big army into Wales and on to the Isle of Anglesey?
What happened when Suetonius Paulinus led a big army into Wales and on to the Isle of Anglesey?
The Druids gathered on the hills and cursed Suetonius and his men.
Who were the Iceni and what happened after their king, Prasutagus, died?
Who were the Iceni and what happened after their king, Prasutagus, died?
The Iceni were a tribe in modern-day Norfolk. After Prasutagus died, a tax-collector demanded money from them and Roman soldiers flogged and raped Queen Boudica and her daughters.
What do Roman accounts say about the actions of Catus Decianus and his men in Norwich?
What do Roman accounts say about the actions of Catus Decianus and his men in Norwich?
According to Roman accounts, Roman soldiers flogged Boudica and raped her two daughters.
What happened after the attack on Boudica?
What happened after the attack on Boudica?
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Which town did Boudica lead her tribe to?
Which town did Boudica lead her tribe to?
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What happened to the temple in Camulodunum?
What happened to the temple in Camulodunum?
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Which three major Roman towns in Britain were destroyed by Boudica?
Which three major Roman towns in Britain were destroyed by Boudica?
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Who is coming to Britain in 56 BCE?
Who is coming to Britain in 56 BCE?
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Why did Julius Caesar claim he wanted to come to Britain?
Why did Julius Caesar claim he wanted to come to Britain?
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What do modern scholars suspect was Julius Caesar's actual motive for coming to Britain?
What do modern scholars suspect was Julius Caesar's actual motive for coming to Britain?
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Study Notes
Roman Invasions of Britain
- Suetonius Paulinus led a large army into Wales and onto the Isle of Anglesey.
The Iceni and Boudica's Uprising
- The Iceni were a Celtic tribe in eastern Britain.
- When King Prasutagus died, he left his kingdom to his daughters and the Roman Emperor Nero, hoping to keep peace.
- However, Roman authorities ignored his will and annexed the kingdom, leading to Boudica's rebellion.
Events Leading to Boudica's Uprising
- Roman accounts blame Catus Decianus, the procurator of Britain, and his men for their brutal treatment of the Iceni and Boudica.
- The Romans flogged Boudica and raped her daughters, sparking her revenge.
Boudica's Rebellion
- Boudica led her tribe to destroy Camulodunum (modern-day Colchester), Londinium (London), and Verulamium (St. Albans).
- These three major Roman towns in Britain were destroyed by Boudica's forces.
- The temple in Camulodunum was destroyed during the rebellion.
Julius Caesar's Invasion of Britain
- Julius Caesar came to Britain in 56 BCE.
- Caesar claimed he wanted to come to Britain to stop the flow of Gallic warriors from Britain to Gaul.
- Modern scholars suspect Caesar's actual motive was to gain prestige and plunder Britain's resources.
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Test your knowledge of ancient history with this quiz on the Roman conquest of Britain and the Druids. Learn fascinating facts about Emperor Nero, Governor Suetonius Paulinus, and the decisive battle on the Isle of Anglesey. Discover the impact of the Druids' curses and unravel the mysteries of this historical event.
