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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?

  • Neolithic people
  • Viking
  • Celts
  • Beaker people (correct)

    • 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?

    <p>700 BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the earliest migration pattern to Great Britain mentioned in the content?

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

    Which group of people is known for establishing the Witan and dividing the country into shires?

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

    What is the name of the poem that combines Anglosaxon and Viking cultures?

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

    Which group of people brought Christianity to the ordinary people in Great Britain?

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

    What is the name of the area that the Vikings ruled in Great Britain?

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

    Which group of people came from Normandy and defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?

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

    Who preached Christianity to the Anglosaxons?

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

    Who belonged to the group of people that initially destroyed many monasteries?

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

    What was the significance of the Synod of Whitby in 663?

    <p>It decided to support the Roman Church over the Celtic Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which areas of Britain had not accepted Christianity by 660?

    <p>Sussex and the Isle of Wight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Viking' literally mean?

    <p>Pirates or people of the sea inlets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Viking invasion of Britain begin?

    <p>Towards the end of the 8th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Synod of Whitby?

    <p>The Roman Church extended its influence over the Celtic Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region was not fully Christianized by 660?

    <p>Sussex and the Isle of Wight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Vikings come from?

    <p>Norway and Denmark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approximate time period of the Viking invasion of Britain?

    <p>End of the 8th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical characteristics did the ancient people of Britain and Ireland have?

    <p>They were small, dark and long-headed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the structures built by ancient people after 3000 BC?

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

    What was the purpose of henges?

    <p>They were centers of religious, economic, and political power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the ancient people settle in Britain and Ireland?

    <p>In the Western parts of Britain and Ireland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most famous example of a henge?

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

    What type of buildings were built inside henges?

    <p>Wooden buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was built in the center of henges?

    <p>A stone circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the earth banks and ditches in henges?

    <p>To mark the boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant skill of the Beaker people?

    <p>They knew how to work with iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a physical characteristic of the Beaker people?

    <p>They had red or fair hair and blue eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Beaker people originally come from?

    <p>Central Europe or further east from southern Russia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Beaker people's migration to Britain?

    <p>They dominated the lowland areas of Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did the Beaker people continue to arrive in Britain?

    <p>For 700 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the Beaker people known for in terms of technology?

    <p>Their ability to make better weapons out of iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Beaker people's arrival on the lowland areas of Britain?

    <p>They dominated the lowland areas of Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the Beaker people's migration?

    <p>They were seeking better economic opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time period associated with the arrival of the Beaker people in southeast Britain?

    <p>After 2400 BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the Beaker people's physical appearance?

    <p>They were round headed, strongly built and taller than the Neolithic people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant skill of the Beaker people?

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

    What is a result of the Beaker people's migration to Britain?

    <p>They became leaders of British society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is associated with the first individual graves of the Beaker people?

    <p>Pottery beakers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Celts arrive in Britain?

    <p>Around 700 BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the Beaker people's migration to Britain?

    <p>It's unknown if they invaded or were invited because of their military or metalworking skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the arrival of the Beaker people in Britain?

    <p>The first individual graves fitted with pottery beakers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the physical characteristic of the ancient people of Britain and Ireland?

    <p>Small, dark, and long headed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of structures did the ancient people build after 3000 BC?

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

    What was the purpose of henges?

    <p>Center of religious, economic, and political power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the ancient people settle in Britain and Ireland?

    <p>Western parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most famous example of a henge?

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

    What type of buildings were built inside henges?

    <p>Wooden buildings and stone circles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was built in the center of henges?

    <p>Stone circles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the earth banks and ditches in henges?

    <p>For defense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Normans come from?

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

    What was the cultural background of the poem Beowulf?

    <p>Anglosaxon and Viking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who brought Christianity to the ordinary people in Great Britain?

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

    What is the name of the area that the Vikings ruled in Great Britain?

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

    What is the period known for the Dark Ages?

    <p>Early Middle Ages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who came from Norway and Sweden?

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

    What was the occupation of the early priests among the Celts?

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

    Who initially destroyed many monasteries?

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

    What was the outcome of the Synod of Whitby in 663?

    <p>The Roman Church extended its influence over the Celtic Church.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By 660, which areas of Britain had not accepted Christianity?

    <p>Sussex and the Isle of Wight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Viking' literally mean?

    <p>People of the sea inlets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Vikings come from?

    <p>Norway and Denmark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Viking invasion of Britain begin?

    <p>Towards the end of the 8th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Synod of Whitby?

    <p>It led to the extension of Roman Church influence over the Celtic Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Synod of Whitby for the Celtic Church?

    <p>It lost influence to the Roman Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By 660, how much of Britain was Christianized?

    <p>Nearly all of Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical characteristics did the Beaker people possess?

    <p>Tall, with red or fair hair and blue eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What skill did the Beaker people know how to do?

    <p>Work with iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Beaker people likely come from?

    <p>Central Europe or southern Russia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Beaker people's migration to Britain?

    <p>They dominated the lowland areas of Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did the Beaker people continue to arrive in Britain?

    <p>700 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology were the Beaker people known for?

    <p>Better weapons made of iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What areas of Britain did the Beaker people dominate?

    <p>Lowland areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Beaker people's arrival on the native population?

    <p>They were dominated and displaced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common ancestor of many people from Scotland, Wales, and Ireland?

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

    Who established the Witan and divided the country into shires?

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

    What was a significant skill of the Beaker people?

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

    Where did the Vikings come from?

    <p>Norway and Sweden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who brought Christianity to the ordinary people in Great Britain?

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

    What was a physical characteristic of the Beaker people?

    <p>Tall and strongly built</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the arrival of the Beaker people in Britain?

    <p>The first individual graves with pottery beakers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the poem that combines Anglosaxon and Viking cultures?

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

    Where did the Normans come from?

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

    What was the result of the Beaker people's migration to Britain?

    <p>The Beaker people became leaders of British society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the area that the Vikings ruled in Great Britain?

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

    When did the Celts arrive in Britain?

    <p>Around 700 BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a characteristic of the individual graves of the Beaker people?

    <p>They were fitted with pottery beakers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was crowned on Christmas day 1066?

    <p>William I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unknown about the Beaker people's arrival in Britain?

    <p>Whether they invaded or were invited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Beaker people's arrival on British society?

    <p>They became leaders of British society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Synod of Whitby in 663?

    <p>The Roman Church extended its influence over the Celtic Church.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By 660, which areas of Britain had not accepted Christianity?

    <p>Sussex and the Isle of Wight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Viking' literally mean?

    <p>People of the sea inlets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Viking invasion of Britain begin?

    <p>Towards the end of the 8th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of people is known for extending Christianity to the ordinary people in Britain?

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

    What was the result of the Synod of Whitby?

    <p>The Roman Church extended its influence over the Celtic Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region was not fully Christianized by 660?

    <p>Sussex and the Isle of Wight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which countries did the Vikings come from?

    <p>Norway and Denmark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant skill of the Beaker people?

    <p>Working with iron and making better weapons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the physical characteristic of the Beaker people?

    <p>Red or fair hair and blue eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Beaker people's migration to Britain?

    <p>They dominated the lowland areas of Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long did the Beaker people continue to arrive in Britain?

    <p>700 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about the Beaker people's migration?

    <p>They came in waves over a period of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of technology did the Beaker people bring to Britain?

    <p>Iron technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the geographical area affected by the Beaker people's migration?

    <p>Lowland areas of Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the Beaker people's migration?

    <p>They were skilled in iron technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the physical characteristic of the ancient people of Britain and Ireland?

    <p>Small, dark and long headed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the ancient people settle in Britain and Ireland?

    <p>Western parts of Britain and Ireland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of structures did the ancient people build after 3000 BC?

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

    What was the purpose of henges?

    <p>Centers of religious, economic, and political power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most famous example of a henge?

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

    What type of buildings were built inside henges?

    <p>Wooden and stone buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was built in the center of henges?

    <p>Stone circles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the earth banks and ditches in henges?

    <p>To create a barrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of people is known for establishing a bronze-age culture in Britain?

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

    What was the main occupation of the Druids in Celtic society?

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

    Which group of people built roads and villas in Britain?

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

    What was the name of the area that the Vikings ruled in Britain?

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

    Which group of people came from Normandy and defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?

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

    What is the name of the poem that combines Anglosaxon and Viking cultures?

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

    Which group of people brought administrative systems and comfortable homes to Britain?

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

    Which group of people is known for their bronze-age culture and is the ancestor of many people from Scotland, Wales, and Ireland?

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

    What marked the arrival of the Beaker people in Britain?

    <p>The first individual graves fitted with pottery beakers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant skill of the Beaker people?

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

    What was the impact of the Beaker people's arrival on British society?

    <p>They became leaders of British society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a physical characteristic of the Beaker people?

    <p>They were round-headed and strongly built</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time period associated with the arrival of the Beaker people in southeast Britain?

    <p>After 2400 BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the likely reason for the Beaker people's arrival in Britain?

    <p>They were invited because of their metalworking skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Celts arrive in Britain?

    <p>Around 700 BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Beaker people and the Neolithic people?

    <p>The Beaker people were taller and stronger than the Neolithic people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant advantage of the Beaker people's weapons?

    <p>They were made of iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the duration of the Beaker people's arrival in Britain?

    <p>700 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common physical characteristic of the Beaker people?

    <p>Red or fair hair and blue eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the Beaker people's migration to Britain?

    <p>They dominated the lowland areas of Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the skill that the Beaker people brought to Britain?

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

    Where did the Beaker people likely come from?

    <p>Central Europe or further east from southern Russia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the pattern of the Beaker people's arrival in Britain?

    <p>Waves of arrivals over a period of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the Beaker people's migration to Britain?

    <p>They were a series of smaller, unrelated groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Synod of Whitby in 663?

    <p>The Roman Church extended its influence over the Celtic Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which areas of Britain had not accepted Christianity by 660?

    <p>Sussex and the Isle of Wight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Viking' literally mean?

    <p>People of the sea inlets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Viking invasion of Britain begin?

    <p>Towards the end of the 8th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Synod of Whitby in 663?

    <p>The Roman Church extended its influence over the Celtic Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Vikings come from?

    <p>Norway and Denmark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Synod of Whitby for the Celtic Church?

    <p>The Roman Church extended its influence over the Celtic Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By 660, what was the status of Christianity in Britain?

    <p>Most of Britain had accepted Christianity, except for Sussex and the Isle of Wight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical characteristics did the ancient people of Britain and Ireland have?

    <p>They were small, dark, and long-headed people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of structures did the ancient people build after 3000 BC?

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

    What was the purpose of henges?

    <p>centers of religious, economic, and political power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the ancient people settle in Britain and Ireland?

    <p>Western parts of Britain and Ireland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most famous example of a henge?

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

    What type of buildings were built inside henges?

    <p>Wooden and stone buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was built in the center of henges?

    <p>Stone circles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the earth banks and ditches in henges?

    <p>To create a barrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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!

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