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Who were the builders of Stonehenge?
Who were the builders of Stonehenge?
- Warriors with advanced combat strategies
- Artists known for their intricate pottery designs
- Excellent astronomers with extraordinary engineering skills (correct)
- Skilled farmers with advanced agricultural techniques
When was England inhabited?
When was England inhabited?
- From about 500 BC
- From about 1000 AD
- From about 3000 BC (correct)
- From about 1500 AD
When was the term 'medieval' first used?
When was the term 'medieval' first used?
- By nineteenth century poets
- By eighteenth century philosophers
- By sixteenth century Renaissance scholars (correct)
- By twelfth century historians
Study Notes
Ancient England
- The builders of Stonehenge are unknown, but it is believed to have been constructed in several stages between 3000 and 1500 BCE.
England's Early Inhabitants
- England was inhabited by early humans as far back as the Mesolithic period, around 8000 BCE.
The Medieval Period
- The term 'medieval' was first used in the 17th century to describe the period of European history between the 5th and 15th centuries CE.
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