Iron Age/Celts

Question 1

When did the Iron Age begin in Ireland.

Answer 1

Around 500 BC.

Question 2

Who lived in Ireland during the Iron Age

Answer 2

The Celts

Question 3

What was a tuatha

Answer 3

A small kingdom, ruled by a Rí.

Question 4

What was Brehon Law

Answer 4

Law during Celtic times which was passed down by word of mouth.

Question 5

List the 6 ranks in Celtic Society

Answer 5

Rí, Derbhfine
Nobility, Aos Dána
Farmers, Slaves

Question 6

What was the Aos Dána

Answer 6

The educated and skilled people e.g (judges, doctors, craftspeople)

Question 7

What was the Derbhfine

Answer 7

The Royal Family. ( Family of the Rí )

Question 8

Name 2 types of Celtic Settlements

Answer 8

Crannógs and Ringforts

Question 9

What was the importance of cattle in Celtic Ireland.

Answer 9

Cattle signified wealth.

Question 10

Name 2 items of clothing or jewelry from Celtic Times.

Answer 10

Make-up made from herbs and berries. Earrings, Bracelets.

Question 11

What were the Celts religious beliefs.

Answer 11

Pagans: believed in multiple gods. Druids were priests.

Question 12

Name a Religious festival the Celts celebrated.

Answer 12

Bealtaine, Samhain ( modern day Halloween)

Question 13

What was Ogham

Answer 13

25 letter Celtic alphabet