Who were the Celts, and why did they use iron?
In this lesson we will learn about the Celts who formed the first proper tribes in Britain. We will learn about the culture of the Celts, and how they moved on from bronze and made use of a different metal: iron.
Who were the Celts, and why did they use iron?
In this lesson we will learn about the Celts who formed the first proper tribes in Britain. We will learn about the culture of the Celts, and how they moved on from bronze and made use of a different metal: iron.
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Key learning points
- How Celtic people spread throughout Britain
- Life in an Iron Age fort
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which of these words best describes bronze (choose three)?
Brittle
Easy to make
Soft
Q2.
The Beaker culture did not have a big impact on Britain.
True
Q3.
Which of these is the correct combination for making bronze?
bronze + copper = tin
bronze + tin = copper
bronze + tin = gold
Q4.
The Beaker Culture started to migrate across Europe in:
1800 BCE
4000 BCE
6000 BCE
Q5.
What is the name given to someone who finds and studies artefacts from the past?
Geneticist
Palaeontologist
Scientist
5 Questions
Q1.
The Celts used iron because it was a better metal than bronze.
True
Q2.
When did the Iron Age in Britain begin?
2500 BCE
4000 BCE
43 CE
Q3.
Why did the Celts live in hillforts?
The farmland was better quality on hills.
There were more useful resources on hills.
To protect them from the weather.
Q4.
How do we mostly know about the Celts living during the Iron Age?
The Celts wrote down in books about their life.
We have lots of evidence from clothes and other artefacts left behind.
Q5.
Celtic culture, including religion and diet, was spread out across Europe.
False