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Where were the Iberians initially from?
Where were the Iberians initially from?
Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal)
Who were the first settlers in England during the Bronze Age?
Who were the first settlers in England during the Bronze Age?
Iberians
What type of people were the Iberians based on archaeological research?
What type of people were the Iberians based on archaeological research?
Dark-haired and dark-skinned
What is Stonehenge known as?
What is Stonehenge known as?
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Who were the most influential people in central and northern Europe from 750 BC to 12 BC?
Who were the most influential people in central and northern Europe from 750 BC to 12 BC?
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What does the word Celt come from?
What does the word Celt come from?
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What did the Romans call the people living in Britain during the Iron Age?
What did the Romans call the people living in Britain during the Iron Age?
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What is the 'modern' name used to collectively describe all the many tribes of people living during the Iron Age?
What is the 'modern' name used to collectively describe all the many tribes of people living during the Iron Age?
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What did the Iberians initially use to produce weapons?
What did the Iberians initially use to produce weapons?
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Study Notes
- The Iberians, early settlers of England around 3000-2500 BC or Bronze Age, originally hailing from the Iberian Peninsula
- Described as dark-haired and dark-skinned people, lived primarily in the western part of Britain and Ireland
- Primitive lifestyle, relied on hunting and later farming, used bronze for weapons
- Built monumental structures such as Stonehenge, a religious center, and smaller Henges
- Little is known about them beyond archaeological findings
- Celts, influential peoples in Europe from 750 BC to 12 BC
- Consisted of various tribes, spoke a common language
- Name originates from the Greek word, Keltoi, meaning ‘barbarians’
- Romans called the British Iron Age inhabitants Britons, not Celts
- Modern name used to collectively describe various Iron Age tribes throughout Europe.
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Explore the history of the Iberians, the first settlers of England during the Bronze Age. Learn about their origins, lifestyle, and cultural developments based on archaeological findings.
