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Who were the first people to settle in Ireland?

A

The Mesolithic hunter-gatherers

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When did the Mesolithic hunter-gatherers arrive in Ireland?

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Around 8000 BC

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What type of lifestyle did the Mesolithic hunter-gatherers have?

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Nomadic lifestyle

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What was the main source of food for the Mesolithic hunter-gatherers?

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Fishing, hunting, and gathering

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Which era followed the Mesolithic period in Ireland?

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The Neolithic period

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When did the Neolithic period begin in Ireland?

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Around 4000 BC

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What is a key characteristic of the Neolithic period?

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Introduction of agriculture and farming

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What type of settlements did the Neolithic people in Ireland live in?

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Permanent settlements

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What is the name of the famous Neolithic passage tomb in Ireland?

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Newgrange

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Which metalworking period followed the Neolithic period in Ireland?

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The Bronze Age

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When did the Bronze Age begin in Ireland?

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Around 2500 BC

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What metal was commonly used during the Bronze Age in Ireland?

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Bronze

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What is a key characteristic of the Bronze Age settlements in Ireland?

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Development of metalworking skills

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What is the name of the Iron Age Celtic tribe that settled in Ireland?

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The Gaels

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When did the Gaels arrive in Ireland?

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Around 500 BC

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What is a key feature of the Celtic Iron Age settlements in Ireland?

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Hillforts and ringforts

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Which major historical event affected the settlement patterns in Ireland in the 5th century AD?

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The arrival of Christianity

18
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What type of structures did the early Christian settlements in Ireland build?

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Monasteries and churches

19
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What is the name of the famous early Christian monastic settlement in Ireland?

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Glendalough

20
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Which medieval period saw the establishment of Norman settlements in Ireland?

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The Norman period

21
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When did the Norman period begin in Ireland?

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Around 1169 AD

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What type of structures did the Normans build in Ireland?

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Castles and fortifications

23
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What is the name of the famous Norman castle in Ireland?

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Trim Castle

24
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Which European power controlled much of Ireland during the early modern period?

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England

25
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What major event in the 17th century led to significant changes in the settlement patterns in Ireland?

A

The Plantation of Ulster

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