Caledonia
History: KS2 National Curriculum, topic 2.2.6
Caledonia & Hadrian Wall
Caledonia
- Caledonia was the name of northern Britain during the Roman invasion.
- Nowadays, that area is Scotland.
Roman invasion
- Rome invaded Caledonia for many reasons:
- Caledonia had gold, silver and other natural resources.
- Caledonians would have to pay taxes to the Romans.
- Romans wanted to conquer as many lands as possible.
Caledonian resistance
- Some tribes accepted the Romans, but some fought back.
- The Battle of Mons Graupius happened in AD 84.
- 30,000 Caledonian warriors fought about 15,000 Roman soldiers but lost.
Test yourself on Caledonia
Who won the Battle of Mons Graupius?