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Queen Boudicca led a famous rebellion against the Roman occupation of Britain nearly 2,000 years ago. Which of the following settlements was destroyed by her army during this revolt?

  1. London (Londinium)Answer
  2. B
    York (Eboracum)
  3. C
    A Viking settlement in the Danelaw
  4. D
    A Norman fortress built in 1066

Answer

The settlement destroyed by Boudicca's army was London (Londinium).
The correct answer is London (Londinium) because it was one of the three specific settlements—along with St Albans and Colchester—that the handbook records as being burned by Queen Boudicca's army during her rebellion against Roman rule.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical figure and event
The question refers to Queen Boudicca's revolt against the Roman occupation.
This establishes the historical period as the mid-1st century AD.
2
Recall the specific settlements attacked during the revolt
According to the handbook, the army burned London (Londinium), St Albans (Verulamium), and Colchester (Camulodunum).
These were the primary centers of Roman administration and trade targeted by the Iceni tribe.
3
Match the identified settlements with the given options
London (Londinium) is the only matching city in the options.
The other options refer to different periods (Viking/Norman) or cities not involved in this specific event.

Key Concept

The Revolt of Queen Boudicca
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