Client Rulers
History: KS2 National Curriculum, topic 2.2.4
Client Rulers
Fighting back
- When Claudius invaded Britain, some tribes decided to fight back.
- But the Roman Army was better and almost always won.
- The Romans killed many people from the tribes.
- They also captured the local leaders.
Making peace
- Other tribes decided to be at peace with the Romans.
- These tribes had to follow Roman rules.
- They also had to pay Rome money.
Client rulers
- In return, Rome would let those tribes live in their original land.
- The kings and queens of those tribes were called Client Rulers.
- They stayed as rulers because Rome let them.
Test yourself on Client Rulers
What happened when British tribes fought back against the Romans?
What was the name of the rulers of tribes that lived at peace with the Romans?