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HistoryAncient Greece & Romeusually ages 7–9

Roman Army and Conquest of Britain

Describe how the Roman army was organised into legions of highly trained soldiers, how Julius Caesar first raided Britain in 55 BC and Emperor Claudius later conquered it in AD 43, and explain why the Romans wanted to expand their empire — for land, resources, taxes, and glory

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Could your child tell you how the Roman army was organised and explain why the Romans invaded Britain — who came first and who finally conquered it?

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Builds on
Roman soldiers & buildersages 5–7Deepens basic Roman soldiers/builders from 5-7
Roman Army and Conquest of Britainthis skill · ages 7–9
Unlocks
Boudicca's Revolt Against Romeages 7–9Boudicca's revolt is a response to the Roman invasion of Britain
Daily Life in a Roman Townages 7–9Roman towns and engineering build on Roman army and invasion context
Gladiators & Pompeiiages 7–9Colosseum and gladiators are part of imperial Roman culture
Greek Gods with Roman Namesages 7–9Roman context needed to understand Roman adoption of Greek culture

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