The Celts, Romans, and Early British History
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The Celts, Romans, and Early British History

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What did the Celts use to build their towns and forts?

  • Iron tools and weapons (correct)
  • Rocks and wood
  • Clay and straw
  • Bricks and mortar

    • Who were the Celts?

  • A group of people from central Europe or Russia (correct)
  • A group of people from Africa
  • A group of people from Asia
  • A group of people from South America

    • What did the Romans do to protect their territory from the Picts?

  • Built the Antonine Wall (correct)
  • Signed a peace treaty
  • Invaded Scotland
  • Constructed fortifications

    • What did the Celts use to build?

    <p>Hill forts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Romans focus on when they conquered Britain?

    <p>Romanization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who conquered Britain in 43 AD?

    <p>The Romans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Romans build to protect their territory from the Picts?

    <p>The Antonine Wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first British king?

    <p>Egbert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the shire reeves oversee?

    <p>Counties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first British king?

    <p>Egbert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • The Celts were a group of people who originated in central Europe or Russia and were tall, fair-haired, and blue-eyed.
    • They were organized in tribes and led by a chieftain.
    • The Celts built hill forts, small towns, and farms. They were technically advanced and used iron tools and weapons.
    • The Celts were known for their warrior culture and their tales of adventure. They also had a special sense of adventure.
    • The Romans conquered Britain in 43 AD and replaced the forts with towns. They focused on discipline and Romanization.
    • The Romans had conflicts with the Picts, a group of people who lived in eastern and northern Scotland.
    • The Romans built the Antonine Wall to protect their territory from the Picts. Scotland was then referred to as Caledonia by the Romans.
    • The first British kings were Egbert (827-839), Ethelwulf (839-856), Ethalbald (856-860), Ethelred I (865-871), Alfred the Great (871-899).
    • The shires were counties run over by shire reeves, villages - lords (the village heads) and ladies, thanes - respect for law.

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    Test your knowledge of the Celts, Romans, and early British history with this quiz. Explore their culture, conquests, conflicts, and influential figures from the ancient times.

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