Iron Age SAQs .docx

The Iron Age SAQs - Iron replaced what as the primary material? A. Bronze - What is the **La Tène** style characterised by? A. swirling patterns and abstract motifs - What are ringforts also known as? A. Raths - What are crannogs? A. Artificial islands built in lakes or rivers,...

The Iron Age SAQs - Iron replaced what as the primary material? A. Bronze - What is the **La Tène** style characterised by? A. swirling patterns and abstract motifs - What are ringforts also known as? A. Raths - What are crannogs? A. Artificial islands built in lakes or rivers, used as secure dwelling places - What is the earliest form of writing in Ireland known as? A. Ogham - What is the Loughnashade Trumpet made of? A. Bronze - What decorative techniques were used in the Loughnashade Trumpet? A. La Tène-style decorations/ repoussé/ engraving - Where was the Loughnashade Trumpet found? A. near Loughnashade, County Armagh - What is the Petrie Crown? A.  a ceremonial headpiece - Who might've worn the Petrie Crown? A. a chieftain, druid, or other high-ranking individuals - What is the Petrie Crown primarily made of? A. Bronze - What techniques were used to decorate the Petrie Crown? A. repoussé and engraving - Where was the **Broighter Collar** discovered? A. near Lough Foyle in County Derry - What was the ornamental use of the Broighter Collar? A. used as a piece of jewelry, indicating wealth and status - What is the Broighter Collar made of? A. Gold - What advanced metalworking techniques does the collar demonstrate? A. hollow casting and intricate soldering - What material is the Turoe Stone made of? A. Granite - What techniques were used to carve intricate patterns into the Turoe Stone? A. chiseling and pecking techniques - What style is featured on the Turoe Stone? A. La Tène-style - Where was the Turoe Stone originally located? A. near Bullaun in County Galway