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Where did the Beaker people arrive from?
Where did the Beaker people arrive from?
- Asia
- Southeast Britain
- Europe (correct)
- America
What is the name of the people who arrived in southeast Britain after 2400 BC?
What is the name of the people who arrived in southeast Britain after 2400 BC?
- Neolithic people
- Viking
- Celts
- Beaker people (correct)
What is a characteristic of the Beaker people?
What is a characteristic of the Beaker people?
- Short and square-headed
- Short and round-headed
- Tall and square-headed
- Tall and round-headed (correct)
When did the Celts arrive in Britain?
When did the Celts arrive in Britain?
What is the earliest migration pattern to Great Britain mentioned in the content?
What is the earliest migration pattern to Great Britain mentioned in the content?
Which group of people is known for establishing the Witan and dividing the country into shires?
Which group of people is known for establishing the Witan and dividing the country into shires?
What is the name of the poem that combines Anglosaxon and Viking cultures?
What is the name of the poem that combines Anglosaxon and Viking cultures?
Which group of people brought Christianity to the ordinary people in Great Britain?
Which group of people brought Christianity to the ordinary people in Great Britain?
What is the name of the area that the Vikings ruled in Great Britain?
What is the name of the area that the Vikings ruled in Great Britain?
Which group of people came from Normandy and defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
Which group of people came from Normandy and defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
Who preached Christianity to the Anglosaxons?
Who preached Christianity to the Anglosaxons?
Who belonged to the group of people that initially destroyed many monasteries?
Who belonged to the group of people that initially destroyed many monasteries?
What was the significance of the Synod of Whitby in 663?
What was the significance of the Synod of Whitby in 663?
Which areas of Britain had not accepted Christianity by 660?
Which areas of Britain had not accepted Christianity by 660?
What does the term 'Viking' literally mean?
What does the term 'Viking' literally mean?
When did the Viking invasion of Britain begin?
When did the Viking invasion of Britain begin?
What was the outcome of the Synod of Whitby?
What was the outcome of the Synod of Whitby?
Which region was not fully Christianized by 660?
Which region was not fully Christianized by 660?
Where did the Vikings come from?
Where did the Vikings come from?
What was the approximate time period of the Viking invasion of Britain?
What was the approximate time period of the Viking invasion of Britain?
What physical characteristics did the ancient people of Britain and Ireland have?
What physical characteristics did the ancient people of Britain and Ireland have?
What are the structures built by ancient people after 3000 BC?
What are the structures built by ancient people after 3000 BC?
What was the purpose of henges?
What was the purpose of henges?
Where did the ancient people settle in Britain and Ireland?
Where did the ancient people settle in Britain and Ireland?
What is the most famous example of a henge?
What is the most famous example of a henge?
What type of buildings were built inside henges?
What type of buildings were built inside henges?
What was built in the center of henges?
What was built in the center of henges?
What was the purpose of the earth banks and ditches in henges?
What was the purpose of the earth banks and ditches in henges?
What was a significant skill of the Beaker people?
What was a significant skill of the Beaker people?
What was a physical characteristic of the Beaker people?
What was a physical characteristic of the Beaker people?
Where did the Beaker people originally come from?
Where did the Beaker people originally come from?
What was the result of the Beaker people's migration to Britain?
What was the result of the Beaker people's migration to Britain?
How long did the Beaker people continue to arrive in Britain?
How long did the Beaker people continue to arrive in Britain?
What were the Beaker people known for in terms of technology?
What were the Beaker people known for in terms of technology?
What was the impact of the Beaker people's arrival on the lowland areas of Britain?
What was the impact of the Beaker people's arrival on the lowland areas of Britain?
What can be inferred about the Beaker people's migration?
What can be inferred about the Beaker people's migration?
What is the time period associated with the arrival of the Beaker people in southeast Britain?
What is the time period associated with the arrival of the Beaker people in southeast Britain?
What is a characteristic of the Beaker people's physical appearance?
What is a characteristic of the Beaker people's physical appearance?
What is a significant skill of the Beaker people?
What is a significant skill of the Beaker people?
What is a result of the Beaker people's migration to Britain?
What is a result of the Beaker people's migration to Britain?
What is associated with the first individual graves of the Beaker people?
What is associated with the first individual graves of the Beaker people?
When did the Celts arrive in Britain?
When did the Celts arrive in Britain?
What can be inferred about the Beaker people's migration to Britain?
What can be inferred about the Beaker people's migration to Britain?
What marked the arrival of the Beaker people in Britain?
What marked the arrival of the Beaker people in Britain?
What is the physical characteristic of the ancient people of Britain and Ireland?
What is the physical characteristic of the ancient people of Britain and Ireland?
What type of structures did the ancient people build after 3000 BC?
What type of structures did the ancient people build after 3000 BC?
What was the purpose of henges?
What was the purpose of henges?
Where did the ancient people settle in Britain and Ireland?
Where did the ancient people settle in Britain and Ireland?
What is the most famous example of a henge?
What is the most famous example of a henge?
What type of buildings were built inside henges?
What type of buildings were built inside henges?
What was built in the center of henges?
What was built in the center of henges?
What was the purpose of the earth banks and ditches in henges?
What was the purpose of the earth banks and ditches in henges?
Where did the Normans come from?
Where did the Normans come from?
What was the cultural background of the poem Beowulf?
What was the cultural background of the poem Beowulf?
Who brought Christianity to the ordinary people in Great Britain?
Who brought Christianity to the ordinary people in Great Britain?
What is the name of the area that the Vikings ruled in Great Britain?
What is the name of the area that the Vikings ruled in Great Britain?
What is the period known for the Dark Ages?
What is the period known for the Dark Ages?
Who came from Norway and Sweden?
Who came from Norway and Sweden?
What was the occupation of the early priests among the Celts?
What was the occupation of the early priests among the Celts?
Who initially destroyed many monasteries?
Who initially destroyed many monasteries?
What was the outcome of the Synod of Whitby in 663?
What was the outcome of the Synod of Whitby in 663?
By 660, which areas of Britain had not accepted Christianity?
By 660, which areas of Britain had not accepted Christianity?
What does the term 'Viking' literally mean?
What does the term 'Viking' literally mean?
Where did the Vikings come from?
Where did the Vikings come from?
When did the Viking invasion of Britain begin?
When did the Viking invasion of Britain begin?
What was the significance of the Synod of Whitby?
What was the significance of the Synod of Whitby?
What was the outcome of the Synod of Whitby for the Celtic Church?
What was the outcome of the Synod of Whitby for the Celtic Church?
By 660, how much of Britain was Christianized?
By 660, how much of Britain was Christianized?
What physical characteristics did the Beaker people possess?
What physical characteristics did the Beaker people possess?
What skill did the Beaker people know how to do?
What skill did the Beaker people know how to do?
Where did the Beaker people likely come from?
Where did the Beaker people likely come from?
What was the result of the Beaker people's migration to Britain?
What was the result of the Beaker people's migration to Britain?
How long did the Beaker people continue to arrive in Britain?
How long did the Beaker people continue to arrive in Britain?
What technology were the Beaker people known for?
What technology were the Beaker people known for?
What areas of Britain did the Beaker people dominate?
What areas of Britain did the Beaker people dominate?
What was the impact of the Beaker people's arrival on the native population?
What was the impact of the Beaker people's arrival on the native population?
What is the common ancestor of many people from Scotland, Wales, and Ireland?
What is the common ancestor of many people from Scotland, Wales, and Ireland?
Who established the Witan and divided the country into shires?
Who established the Witan and divided the country into shires?
What was a significant skill of the Beaker people?
What was a significant skill of the Beaker people?
Where did the Vikings come from?
Where did the Vikings come from?
Who brought Christianity to the ordinary people in Great Britain?
Who brought Christianity to the ordinary people in Great Britain?
What was a physical characteristic of the Beaker people?
What was a physical characteristic of the Beaker people?
What marked the arrival of the Beaker people in Britain?
What marked the arrival of the Beaker people in Britain?
What is the name of the poem that combines Anglosaxon and Viking cultures?
What is the name of the poem that combines Anglosaxon and Viking cultures?
Where did the Normans come from?
Where did the Normans come from?
What was the result of the Beaker people's migration to Britain?
What was the result of the Beaker people's migration to Britain?
What was the name of the area that the Vikings ruled in Great Britain?
What was the name of the area that the Vikings ruled in Great Britain?
When did the Celts arrive in Britain?
When did the Celts arrive in Britain?
What was a characteristic of the individual graves of the Beaker people?
What was a characteristic of the individual graves of the Beaker people?
Who was crowned on Christmas day 1066?
Who was crowned on Christmas day 1066?
What is unknown about the Beaker people's arrival in Britain?
What is unknown about the Beaker people's arrival in Britain?
What was the impact of the Beaker people's arrival on British society?
What was the impact of the Beaker people's arrival on British society?
What was the outcome of the Synod of Whitby in 663?
What was the outcome of the Synod of Whitby in 663?
By 660, which areas of Britain had not accepted Christianity?
By 660, which areas of Britain had not accepted Christianity?
What does the term 'Viking' literally mean?
What does the term 'Viking' literally mean?
When did the Viking invasion of Britain begin?
When did the Viking invasion of Britain begin?
Which group of people is known for extending Christianity to the ordinary people in Britain?
Which group of people is known for extending Christianity to the ordinary people in Britain?
What was the result of the Synod of Whitby?
What was the result of the Synod of Whitby?
Which region was not fully Christianized by 660?
Which region was not fully Christianized by 660?
From which countries did the Vikings come from?
From which countries did the Vikings come from?
What was a significant skill of the Beaker people?
What was a significant skill of the Beaker people?
What was the physical characteristic of the Beaker people?
What was the physical characteristic of the Beaker people?
What was the result of the Beaker people's migration to Britain?
What was the result of the Beaker people's migration to Britain?
How long did the Beaker people continue to arrive in Britain?
How long did the Beaker people continue to arrive in Britain?
What was unique about the Beaker people's migration?
What was unique about the Beaker people's migration?
What type of technology did the Beaker people bring to Britain?
What type of technology did the Beaker people bring to Britain?
What was the geographical area affected by the Beaker people's migration?
What was the geographical area affected by the Beaker people's migration?
What can be inferred about the Beaker people's migration?
What can be inferred about the Beaker people's migration?
What is the physical characteristic of the ancient people of Britain and Ireland?
What is the physical characteristic of the ancient people of Britain and Ireland?
Where did the ancient people settle in Britain and Ireland?
Where did the ancient people settle in Britain and Ireland?
What type of structures did the ancient people build after 3000 BC?
What type of structures did the ancient people build after 3000 BC?
What was the purpose of henges?
What was the purpose of henges?
What is the most famous example of a henge?
What is the most famous example of a henge?
What type of buildings were built inside henges?
What type of buildings were built inside henges?
What was built in the center of henges?
What was built in the center of henges?
What was the purpose of the earth banks and ditches in henges?
What was the purpose of the earth banks and ditches in henges?
Which group of people is known for establishing a bronze-age culture in Britain?
Which group of people is known for establishing a bronze-age culture in Britain?
What was the main occupation of the Druids in Celtic society?
What was the main occupation of the Druids in Celtic society?
Which group of people built roads and villas in Britain?
Which group of people built roads and villas in Britain?
What was the name of the area that the Vikings ruled in Britain?
What was the name of the area that the Vikings ruled in Britain?
Which group of people came from Normandy and defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
Which group of people came from Normandy and defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?
What is the name of the poem that combines Anglosaxon and Viking cultures?
What is the name of the poem that combines Anglosaxon and Viking cultures?
Which group of people brought administrative systems and comfortable homes to Britain?
Which group of people brought administrative systems and comfortable homes to Britain?
Which group of people is known for their bronze-age culture and is the ancestor of many people from Scotland, Wales, and Ireland?
Which group of people is known for their bronze-age culture and is the ancestor of many people from Scotland, Wales, and Ireland?
What marked the arrival of the Beaker people in Britain?
What marked the arrival of the Beaker people in Britain?
What was a significant skill of the Beaker people?
What was a significant skill of the Beaker people?
What was the impact of the Beaker people's arrival on British society?
What was the impact of the Beaker people's arrival on British society?
What was a physical characteristic of the Beaker people?
What was a physical characteristic of the Beaker people?
What is the time period associated with the arrival of the Beaker people in southeast Britain?
What is the time period associated with the arrival of the Beaker people in southeast Britain?
What was the likely reason for the Beaker people's arrival in Britain?
What was the likely reason for the Beaker people's arrival in Britain?
When did the Celts arrive in Britain?
When did the Celts arrive in Britain?
What is the relationship between the Beaker people and the Neolithic people?
What is the relationship between the Beaker people and the Neolithic people?
What was a significant advantage of the Beaker people's weapons?
What was a significant advantage of the Beaker people's weapons?
What was the duration of the Beaker people's arrival in Britain?
What was the duration of the Beaker people's arrival in Britain?
What was a common physical characteristic of the Beaker people?
What was a common physical characteristic of the Beaker people?
What was the result of the Beaker people's migration to Britain?
What was the result of the Beaker people's migration to Britain?
What was the skill that the Beaker people brought to Britain?
What was the skill that the Beaker people brought to Britain?
Where did the Beaker people likely come from?
Where did the Beaker people likely come from?
What was the pattern of the Beaker people's arrival in Britain?
What was the pattern of the Beaker people's arrival in Britain?
What can be inferred about the Beaker people's migration to Britain?
What can be inferred about the Beaker people's migration to Britain?
What was the outcome of the Synod of Whitby in 663?
What was the outcome of the Synod of Whitby in 663?
Which areas of Britain had not accepted Christianity by 660?
Which areas of Britain had not accepted Christianity by 660?
What does the term 'Viking' literally mean?
What does the term 'Viking' literally mean?
When did the Viking invasion of Britain begin?
When did the Viking invasion of Britain begin?
What was the significance of the Synod of Whitby in 663?
What was the significance of the Synod of Whitby in 663?
Where did the Vikings come from?
Where did the Vikings come from?
What was the outcome of the Synod of Whitby for the Celtic Church?
What was the outcome of the Synod of Whitby for the Celtic Church?
By 660, what was the status of Christianity in Britain?
By 660, what was the status of Christianity in Britain?
What physical characteristics did the ancient people of Britain and Ireland have?
What physical characteristics did the ancient people of Britain and Ireland have?
What type of structures did the ancient people build after 3000 BC?
What type of structures did the ancient people build after 3000 BC?
What was the purpose of henges?
What was the purpose of henges?
Where did the ancient people settle in Britain and Ireland?
Where did the ancient people settle in Britain and Ireland?
What is the most famous example of a henge?
What is the most famous example of a henge?
What type of buildings were built inside henges?
What type of buildings were built inside henges?
What was built in the center of henges?
What was built in the center of henges?
What was the purpose of the earth banks and ditches in henges?
What was the purpose of the earth banks and ditches in henges?
Study Notes
Early Inhabitants of Britain
- The Beaker people arrived in southeast Britain from Europe around 2400 BC, bringing metalworking skills and becoming leaders of British society.
- They were physically distinct from the Neolithic people, being round-headed, strongly built, and taller.
- Their arrival is marked by individual graves with pottery beakers, hence their name.
The Celts
- The Celts arrived in Britain around 700 BC from eastern Europe (Russia, Ukraine, etc.).
- They were small, dark, and long-headed people, likely the forefathers of the dark-haired inhabitants of Wales and Cornwall today.
- They settled in the western parts of Britain and Ireland.
Henges
- After 3000 BC, people started building henges, circles of earth banks and ditches, with wooden buildings and stone circles.
- Henges were centers of religious, economic, and political power, with the most famous one being Stonehenge.
Migration Patterns in Great Britain
- 3000 BCE: Neolithic people arrived from Africa/Middle East.
- 700 BCE: Celts arrived from eastern Europe.
- 43 CE: Romans arrived from Italy.
- 400 CE: Anglosaxons arrived from Northern Denmark, Southern Denmark, and Germany.
- 800 CE: Vikings arrived from Norway and Sweden.
- 1066 CE: Normans arrived from France.
The Celts
- The Celts were a bronze-age culture, with early priests called Druids.
- They were subjugated by the Romans and later introduced to Christianity by the Church.
Roman Britain Heritage
- The Romans left behind roads, villas, towns, administrative systems, comfortable homes, farming, central heating, and baths.
- They introduced Christianity to the ordinary people.
Anglosaxons
- They drove the native population to the furthest edges of the land.
- They established the Witan, divided the country into shires, and introduced the days of the week named after their gods.
- King Alfred held out against them, and they eventually established the Danelaw.
Vikings
- They came from Norway and Sweden, and found York and Dublin.
- They defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
- They were descendants of the Norsemen.
Normans
- They came from Normandy and were disliked by the Godwinsons.
- William I (the Conqueror) was crowned on Christmas Day 1066.
- They had a shared cultural identity with the Anglosaxons.
Beowulf
- Beowulf is a poem that combines Anglosaxon and Viking cultures.
- It suggests a coherent, shared cultural identity for peoples with very different cultural backgrounds and political interests.
The Beaker People (Bronze Age)
- Arrived in southeast Britain from Europe around 2400 BC
- Physically distinct from the Neolithic people: round-headed, strongly built, and taller
- Their arrival marked by individual graves with pottery beakers, hence their name
- Became leaders of British society, introducing metalworking skills
The Celts (Iron Age)
- Arrived around 700 BC
- Physically distinct: small, dark, and long-headed
- Most likely the forefathers of the dark-haired inhabitants of Wales and Cornwall today
- Settled in western parts of Britain and Ireland
Henges
- Built after 3000 BC in Britain
- Circles of earth banks and ditches with wooden buildings and stone circles
- Centers of religious, economic, and political power
- Famous example: Stonehenge
Timeline of Migration Patterns in Great Britain
- 3000 bCE: Neolithicum from Africa/Middle East
- 700 bCE: Celts from Eastern Europe
- 43 CE: Romans from Italy
- 400 CE: Anglosaxons from Denmark and Germany
- 800 CE: Vikings from Norway and Sweden
- 1066 CE: Normans from France
The Celts
- Ancestor of many people from Scotland, Wales, and Ireland
- Bronze-age culture
- Early priests were called Druids
- Subjugated by the Romans
- Church brought Christianity to the ordinary people
Roman Britain Heritage
- Roads, villas, towns, administrative system, farming, baths, and comfortable homes
- Established the Witan, divided the country into shires, and preached Christianity
The Anglo-Saxons
- Fought the population, drove them to the edges of the land, and destroyed many monasteries
- King Alfred held out against them
- Area they ruled was known as Danelaw
- Were a nuisance to King Ethelred
- King Canute belonged to this group
- Founded York and Dublin
- Defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066
The Normans
- Came from Normandy, France
- Were disliked by the Godwinsons
- William I (the Conqueror) crowned on Christmas Day 1066
- Were descended from the Vikings (Norsemen)
Beowulf
- A poem combining Anglosaxon and Viking cultures
- Suggests a coherent, shared cultural identity for peoples with very different cultural backgrounds and political interests
Synod of Whitby in 663
- King of Northumbria decided to support the Roman Church
- Roman Church extended influence over the Celtic Church
- By 660, nearly all of Britain was Christianized, except for Sussex and the Isle of Wight
The Beaker People (Bronze Age)
- Arrived in southeast Britain from Europe around 2400 BC
- Physically distinct from the Neolithic people: round-headed, strongly built, and taller
- Their arrival marked by individual graves with pottery beakers, hence their name
- Became leaders of British society, introducing metalworking skills
The Celts (Iron Age)
- Arrived around 700 BC
- Physically distinct: small, dark, and long-headed
- Most likely the forefathers of the dark-haired inhabitants of Wales and Cornwall today
- Settled in western parts of Britain and Ireland
Henges
- Built after 3000 BC in Britain
- Circles of earth banks and ditches with wooden buildings and stone circles
- Centers of religious, economic, and political power
- Famous example: Stonehenge
Timeline of Migration Patterns in Great Britain
- 3000 bCE: Neolithicum from Africa/Middle East
- 700 bCE: Celts from Eastern Europe
- 43 CE: Romans from Italy
- 400 CE: Anglosaxons from Denmark and Germany
- 800 CE: Vikings from Norway and Sweden
- 1066 CE: Normans from France
The Celts
- Ancestor of many people from Scotland, Wales, and Ireland
- Bronze-age culture
- Early priests were called Druids
- Subjugated by the Romans
- Church brought Christianity to the ordinary people
Roman Britain Heritage
- Roads, villas, towns, administrative system, farming, baths, and comfortable homes
- Established the Witan, divided the country into shires, and preached Christianity
The Anglo-Saxons
- Fought the population, drove them to the edges of the land, and destroyed many monasteries
- King Alfred held out against them
- Area they ruled was known as Danelaw
- Were a nuisance to King Ethelred
- King Canute belonged to this group
- Founded York and Dublin
- Defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066
The Normans
- Came from Normandy, France
- Were disliked by the Godwinsons
- William I (the Conqueror) crowned on Christmas Day 1066
- Were descended from the Vikings (Norsemen)
Beowulf
- A poem combining Anglosaxon and Viking cultures
- Suggests a coherent, shared cultural identity for peoples with very different cultural backgrounds and political interests
Synod of Whitby in 663
- King of Northumbria decided to support the Roman Church
- Roman Church extended influence over the Celtic Church
- By 660, nearly all of Britain was Christianized, except for Sussex and the Isle of Wight
Migration Patterns in Great Britain
- Around 3000 BCE, people from Africa and the Middle East arrived in Britain, marking the Neolithic period.
- Around 2400 BCE, the Beaker people from Europe arrived in southeast Britain, bringing new metalworking skills and becoming leaders in British society.
- Around 700 BCE, the Celts arrived from Eastern Europe, settling in the western parts of Britain and Ireland.
- In 43 CE, the Romans arrived from Italy, and later, around 400 CE, the Anglosaxons arrived from Denmark and Germany.
- Around 800 CE, the Vikings arrived from Norway and Sweden, and in 1066 CE, the Normans arrived from France.
The Beaker People
- They were round-headed, strongly built, and taller than the Neolithic people.
- Their arrival in Britain marked the start of individual graves with pottery beakers, hence their name.
- They became leaders in British society, bringing new metalworking skills.
The Celts
- They arrived around 700 BCE from Eastern Europe.
- They were short, dark, and long-headed.
- They settled in the western parts of Britain and Ireland.
- They are the forefathers of the dark-haired inhabitants of Wales and Cornwall today.
Henges
- After 3000 BCE, people started building henges, circles of earth banks and ditches with wooden buildings and stone circles.
- Henges were centers of religious, economic, and political power.
- The most famous henge is Stonehenge.
Roman Britain Heritage
- The Romans left roads, villas, towns, and an administrative system.
- They brought comfortable homes, farming, central heating, and baths.
- They named the days of the week after their gods.
- They established the Witan and divided the country into shires.
The Vikings
- They came from Norway and Sweden, invading Britain around the end of the 8th century.
- They were known as "pirates" or people of the sea inlets.
The Normans
- They came from Normandy in France and defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
- They were descended from the Vikings (Norsemen).
- William I, also known as William the Conqueror, was crowned on Christmas Day in 1066.
Beowulf
- It is a poem that combines Anglosaxon and Viking cultures.
- It suggests a coherent, shared cultural identity for peoples with very different cultural backgrounds and political interests.
The Synod of Whitby
- In 663 CE, the King of Northumbria decided to support the Roman Church at the Synod of Whitby.
- The Roman Church extended its influence over the Celtic Church.
- By 660 CE, nearly all of Britain was Christianized, except for Sussex and the Isle of Wight.
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This quiz covers the timeline of major migration patterns in Great Britain, including the origins of different groups such as Neolithicum, Celts, Romans, and Anglosaxons. Test your knowledge of medieval history today!
