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What advances were made by Neolithic people?
They were the first farmers, they had domestic animals, grew crops and built permanent houses.
Explain Tuath in terms of Ancient Ireland
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Explain Aos Dana in terms if Ancient Ireland
.People who had special skills, eg Druids?????
Explain Ogham in terms of Ancient Ireland
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Give an account of the following from Ancient Ireland
Farming
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Give an account of the following area from Ancient Ireland
Dwelling places
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Give an account of the following area from Ancient Ireland
Craftwork
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Give an account of the following from Ancient Ireland
Burial customs
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Name types of tomb from Neolithic Ireland
Passage Tomb, eg Newgrange
Dolmen
Court Cairn
Explain the following in terms of Ancient Ireland
Fulachta Fiadh
a water filled trough used for cooking in the Bronze Age
Explain the following in terms of Ancient Ireland
Crannog
Dwelling place on man made island in a lake??????
In terms of Important Celtic festivals explain
Bealtaine
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Terms of Important celtic festivals explain
Lunasa
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In terms of important Celtic festivals explain
Samhain
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Name important Celtic festivals
Bealtaine
Lunasa
Samhain
Name a location where the earliest settlers in Ireland lived
Mount Sandel, Co Derry around 7000 BC
Give reasons why Newgrange passage tomb is a good source of information about life in the Stone Age
It’s construction shows an understanding of the sun and the seasons.
The stones used were from Wicklow means they were able to transport
Explain Microliths in terms of Ancient Ireland
Tiny pieces of Flint used for arrowheads one tools
Explain Saddle Stone in terms of Ancient Ireland
A saddle stone is a quern used for grinding corn
Explain Capstone in terms of ancient Ireland
A capstone is a large stone on top of a dolmen