Queen Boudicca - PowerPoint

The educational material provides an overview of the significant historical figure, Queen Boudicca, and her role in the resistance against Roman occupation in Britain. It sets the objective for learners to gain knowledge about Queen Boudicca and the Iceni tribe's revolt. The content delves into the backdrop of AD 60, when the Romans encountered a formidable uprising led by Boudicca, the Iceni tribe's queen, following the death of her husband. The Romans' actions, which included taking over the kingdom, looting treasures, and mistreating Boudicca and her daughters, sparked a fierce rebellion. The revolt saw Boudicca's army, numbering 30,000, march south and inflict devastating attacks on Roman cities, including Colchester and London, leading to the loss of tens of thousands of lives.

In response to the Iceni's initial victories, the Roman governor Suetonius mustered a force to confront Boudicca's troops. The ensuing battle resulted in a decisive Roman victory and the tragic death of 80,000 Britons. Facing defeat, Queen Boudicca chose to end her own life with poison rather than be captured. The material also references the description of Boudicca by the Roman historian Dio Cassius, who wrote about her striking appearance a century after her death. Students are tasked with creating a portrait of Boudicca based on this description and to critically consider the accuracy of such historical accounts. Additionally, they are encouraged to engage creatively with the topic by writing diary entries from Boudicca's perspective at pivotal moments during the revolt.