Settlement Flashcards
Who were the first people to settle in Ireland?
The Mesolithic hunter-gatherers
When did the Mesolithic hunter-gatherers arrive in Ireland?
Around 8000 BC
What type of lifestyle did the Mesolithic hunter-gatherers have?
Nomadic lifestyle
What was the main source of food for the Mesolithic hunter-gatherers?
Fishing, hunting, and gathering
Which era followed the Mesolithic period in Ireland?
The Neolithic period
When did the Neolithic period begin in Ireland?
Around 4000 BC
What is a key characteristic of the Neolithic period?
Introduction of agriculture and farming
What type of settlements did the Neolithic people in Ireland live in?
Permanent settlements
What is the name of the famous Neolithic passage tomb in Ireland?
Newgrange
Which metalworking period followed the Neolithic period in Ireland?
The Bronze Age
When did the Bronze Age begin in Ireland?
Around 2500 BC
What metal was commonly used during the Bronze Age in Ireland?
Bronze
What is a key characteristic of the Bronze Age settlements in Ireland?
Development of metalworking skills
What is the name of the Iron Age Celtic tribe that settled in Ireland?
The Gaels
When did the Gaels arrive in Ireland?
Around 500 BC
What is a key feature of the Celtic Iron Age settlements in Ireland?
Hillforts and ringforts
Which major historical event affected the settlement patterns in Ireland in the 5th century AD?
The arrival of Christianity
What type of structures did the early Christian settlements in Ireland build?
Monasteries and churches
What is the name of the famous early Christian monastic settlement in Ireland?
Glendalough
Which medieval period saw the establishment of Norman settlements in Ireland?
The Norman period
When did the Norman period begin in Ireland?
Around 1169 AD
What type of structures did the Normans build in Ireland?
Castles and fortifications
What is the name of the famous Norman castle in Ireland?
Trim Castle
Which European power controlled much of Ireland during the early modern period?
England
What major event in the 17th century led to significant changes in the settlement patterns in Ireland?
The Plantation of Ulster
