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What should you be able to do at the end of this lesson about the Celts?
Identify the Celts, explain the Celtic language contribution to English, and list the words borrowed from the Celtic language into English
What is the primary focus of the provided links?
The ancient history of the Celts
What is NOT an objective of this lesson about the Celts?
Describe the ancient history of the Romans
What is the Celtic language's contribution to English?
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What will you be able to do after learning about the words borrowed from the Celtic language?
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What is the main topic of the lesson?
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What can you do after completing the lesson?
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Which region was inhabited by the Celts around 300 BC?
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What impact did further Celtic immigration have on Britain during 500-400 BC?
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The Roman occupation had a positive impact on the Celts.
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Study Notes
Who are the Celts?
- The Celts are an ancient group of people.
Celtic Language Contribution to English
- The Celtic language has contributed to the English language.
Borrowed Words from Celtic Language
- English has borrowed words from the Celtic language.
- (Note: The text doesn't provide specific examples of borrowed words, but it's nice to know that it has happened.)
Who are the Celts?
- The Celts are an ancient group of people.
Celtic Language Contribution to English
- The Celtic language has contributed to the English language.
Borrowed Words from Celtic Language
- English has borrowed words from the Celtic language.
- (Note: The text doesn't provide specific examples of borrowed words, but it's nice to know that it has happened.)
The Celts
- The Celts were the most widespread branch of Indo-Europeans, inhabiting a vast territory around 300 BC.
- Their geographic presence spanned across modern-day Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Austria, the Balkans, Eastern Europe, and Britain.
Celtic Immigration and Settlement
- Between 500-400 BC, there was a significant influx of Celtic immigrants into Britain.
- This influx led to a substantial increase in the Celtic population in Britain, resulting in a thriving Celtic culture.
The Impact of Roman Occupation
- The Roman occupation had a profound effect on the Celts, marginalizing their culture and influence.
- The Roman occupation also led to a significant decline in the use of the Celtic language, with only a few features being retained in the modern English language.
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Learn about the history of the Celts and their contributions to the English language. This quiz covers the identification of the Celts, their language, and the words borrowed into English.
