Early Ireland - Mesolithic and Neolithic Flashcards
Who were the first settlers in Ireland
The Mesolithic people.
Arrived in 7000 BC in Mount Sandal, Co.Derry
How did the Mesolithic people get food.
The Mesolithic people were hunter gatherers.
They hunted wild animals e.g wolves, boar and gathered nuts and berries for food.
When did the Neolithic people arrive in Ireland.
Around 4000 BC, from Britain.
Name one major change the Neolithic people brought to Ireland.
The Neolithic people were Ireland’s first farmers.
How did the Neolithic people build houses.
Using a method called Wattle and Daub.
Woven wooden walls plastered with mud and straw with a thatched roof.
One room with fire place in the centre
What Religious beliefs did the Neolithic people have.
The Neolithic people believed in an after life.
Name 2 Megalithic Tombs
Court Cairns, Dolmens/Portal Tombs, Passage Tombs.
