Celts Flashcards
When did the celts begin to control Europe?
650bc
When was the discovery of iron in Europe?
700bc
When did the celts settle in Ireland?
500bc
Which countries did the celts influence the most?
Ireland, Turkey, Spain, Britain, France
How do we know so much about the celts?
The Greeks and Romans could write so they have many documents about celts
What was the Celtic alphabet called?
Ogham
Where can you find Ogham ?
On standing stones
What were standing stones used for?
To mark graves and land boundaries
Who wrote that celts could be fined if their bellies stuck out?
Strabo
What did men wear?
Coloured woollen trousers ( bracae) and boots made from soft leather
What did men wear during the summer?
A sleeveless shirt which was tied around their waist with a belt or clip.
What did men during cooler weather?
Woollen tunic with sleeves. In severe weather they wore heavy cloaks.
What did women wear?
Long woollen dresses tied at the waist by a belt. They wore a shawl over their shoulders or a cloak during cold weather. The wore sandals or leather boots.
What patterns were on their clothes?
Stripes or checkered
What was the war paint called?
Woad
What did they use to dye their hair?
Lime
What are Celtic necklaces called?
Torcs
When did the celts discover how to make glass?
250bc
What was glass used to make?
Beads
How many tuaths were In Ireland ?
150
Who ruled the kingdoms?
The rí
What was the name of the rí’s family?
Derbhfine
What was the name of the successor ?
Tánaiste
Who made up the nobles?
Landowners, Warriors and Aos dána.
