Ballistae

Key term for OCR GCSE Ancient History, used in Claudius’ Invasion.

Definition

Heavy Roman artillery engines used to fire large bolts or stones with great force and precision during sieges.

Exam Context

Ballistae appears in OCR GCSE Ancient History revision content for Britannia: Conquest to Province, especially Claudius’ Invasion and Claudius’ Invasion.

Britannia: Conquest to Province Claudius’ Invasion Claudius’ Invasion

Found in Revision Notes

Britannia: Conquest to Province

The Second Phase: Vespasian’s Campaign in the Southwest

Claudius’ Invasion • Claudius’ Invasion

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Related Key Terms

Classis Britannica Dumnonii Durotriges Fosse Way

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