Roman Britain
Stage 15 Cogidubnus, King of the Regnenses
1.
Write here
the translation of this inscription:
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2.
What information does this dedication stone give?
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3.
What is the modern equivalent of a dedication stone? Give an actual example from this school
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4.
What can we reconstruct about the life of
Cogidubnus from the inscription above?
Here are some hints:
a)
his tribe ______________________________________
b)
How the Romans rewarded him
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c)
His status of “client king”
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d)
The dedication of the temple to Roman gods
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e)
How the Romans encouraged respect and obedience to
their Empire and their Emperor
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5.
What evidence is there to suggest that the Palace
of Fishbourne belonged to Cogidubnus and that it was a gift of Vespasian?
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6. Label this model of Cogidubnus’ Palace:-
7.
What is the building in the picture below?
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