Boudica

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Boudica born?Estimated circa AD 30s
2. Where was Boudica born?Iceni territory, located in modern-day East Anglia, England
3. Who was Boudica?Boudica was the queen of the Iceni tribe in ancient Britain. She led her people in a fight against the Romans.
4. Why did Boudica start a rebellion?After her husband died, the Romans took her land and hurt her family. This made Boudica angry and she decided to fight back.

Roman Colonia: A settlement established by the Roman state, often for retired soldiers, enjoying privileges and Roman law.
Annexation: The formal incorporation of a territory into an existing state or empire, often through force or coercion.
Legion: The basic large unit of the Roman army, typically comprising around 5,000 heavily armed infantry soldiers.
Brythonic: An ancient Celtic language spoken in Britain before and during the Roman period.