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Britain was part of the Roman Empire for nearly 400 years

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Who was Boudicca?

A Roman empress

Queen of the Iceni tribe

Wife of Emperor Claudius

A Celtic priestess

Explanation

Boudicca was the queen of the Iceni tribe who led a major revolt against the Romans in AD 60-61. She was not a Roman empress, not the wife of Claudius, and not a priestess — she was a British tribal queen who fought against Roman rule.

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In which years did Boudicca lead her revolt against the Romans?

AD 43-44

AD 60-61

AD 122-123

AD 409-410

Explanation

Boudicca's revolt took place in AD 60-61. AD 43-44 was around the time of the Claudian invasion, AD 122-123 was when Hadrian's Wall was being built, and AD 409-410 was when the Romans were leaving Britain.

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Which tribe did Boudicca lead in revolt against the Romans?

Brigantes

Iceni

Trinovantes

Catuvellauni

Explanation

Boudicca was the queen of the Iceni tribe. While the Trinovantes joined her revolt, she was the leader of the Iceni. The Brigantes were a northern tribe, and the Catuvellauni were based further south — neither led the revolt.