Roman Britain: Invasion and Resistance · 55 BC – AD 84
Caractacus: The Fugitive King
The long resistance of the Catuvellauni and the Silures against the Roman advance.
Key Questions
- 1How did Caractacus use the terrain of Wales to fight the Romans?
- 2Why did the Romans treat Caractacus with respect after his capture?
- 3What makes a leader successful in guerrilla warfare?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS2: History - The Roman Empire and its Impact on BritainKS2: History - British Resistance to Rome
Year: Year 4
Subject: History
Unit: Roman Britain: Invasion and Resistance
Period: 55 BC – AD 84
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