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Boudicca’s Rebellion Timeline Game

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Boudicca’s Rebellion in 60/61 AD was a significant event in Roman history, showcasing the power and resilience of the Celtic tribes against Roman rule.

  • The rebellion was led by Queen Boudicca of the Iceni tribe, who united several Celtic tribes in a revolt against Roman occupation.
  • Boudicca’s forces successfully sacked and destroyed several Roman settlements, including Londinium (modern-day London).
  • The rebellion was eventually quashed by Roman forces, leading to a brutal suppression of the Celtic tribes involved.

Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order

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  • 60 AD: Boudicca's husband, King Prasutagus of the Iceni tribe, dies
  • 60 AD: Roman governor Gaius Suetonius Paulinus leads an expedition to conquer the island of Mona (Anglesey)
  • 60 AD: The Romans seize the Iceni tribe's lands and confiscate their property
  • 60 AD: Roman soldiers publicly flog Boudicca, and her daughters are raped
  • 61 AD: Boudicca rallies the Iceni, Trinovantes, and other tribes to revolt against Roman rule
  • 61 AD: Boudicca's forces launch a surprise attack on the Roman city of Camulodunum (Colchester)
  • 61 AD: The Romans are caught off guard and suffer heavy casualties in the initial attack
  • 61 AD: Boudicca's army burns Camulodunum to the ground, including the temple dedicated to Emperor Claudius
  • 61 AD: Boudicca's forces head towards Londinium (London)
  • 61 AD: The Romans evacuate Londinium before Boudicca's arrival
  • 61 AD: Boudicca's army attacks and destroys Londinium, leaving no survivors
  • 61 AD: Boudicca's forces march towards Verulamium (St. Albans)
  • 61 AD: The Romans defend Verulamium but eventually surrender, resulting in its destruction
  • 61 AD: Boudicca's army clashes with the Roman forces under the leadership of Gaius Suetonius Paulinus
  • 61 AD: Despite being heavily outnumbered, the Romans defeat Boudicca's forces in the Battle of Watling Street
  • 61 AD: Boudicca either dies (exact cause unknown) or commits suicide to avoid capture
  • 61 AD: The rebellion is considered quashed, and Roman control is reestablished

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