Презентация, доклад на английском языке на тему Выдающиеся женщины англо-язычных стран. Королева Бодисия (Боудикка) для 9-11классов

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- Boadicea was the queen of Iceni tribe and a happy mother of two daughters.
- They lived to the north-east of London, in the area of present day Norfolk.
- Her husband, the king of Iceni, was the Romans’ ally.
- He wanted his two daughters to inherit his lands and property after his death.

were inherited by the Roman emperor Svetoniy.

- Boadicea, her daughters, and all people of the tribe became Romans’ slaves.
Boadicea and her daughters were publicly tortured.
- Boadicearevolted, she drove a chariot skillfully. She was a real war leader. She led warriors into the battle herself. And wherever she went her two daughters were always at her sides.

freedom against the Romans.
Hundreds of people oppressed by the Romans joined Boadicea. She had about 230 000 warriors.
People of neighboring tribes regarded her to be their leader: they were ready to support any kind of anti-roman uprising.
Her army fought against the Romans, burnt some Roman cities, and won some battles.
In 61 A.D. Boadicea burned down London that was founded by the Romans in 43 AD. And destroyed an entire legion.

skin painted blue and often with tattoos. They were brave and courageous, but the Romans were much better equipped and trained. Finally, they surrounded Boadicea her warriors. Boadicea decided that death would be better than dishonor. First she poisoned her daughters, and then, she took poison herself. When the Romans reached her she was dead.

queen Boadicea the symbol of Britain. Many monuments were erected to Boadicea and the most well-known monument is situated in the center of London next to Elisabeth tower with its famous Big Ben.