The Celts Flashcards
Who were the Celts?
warrior tribes from Germany/the first inhabitants of Britain
There were other people before the celts, but with no historical record
Where did the Celts come from?
north-western Germany
The Celts inhabited other regions in Europe, such as Spain or France
When did the Celts settle in Britain?
700 BC/8th century BC/late Iron Age
The Celts didn’t invade Britain but rather settled there gradually
What was the base of the Celtic economy?
agriculture, hunting and fishing
Which technological innovations did the Celts bring to Britain?
iron and the iron plough
Iron marked a huge change in both agriculture and weaponry
The Celts were skilled metal workers
Where did the Celts live?
villages/wooden huts with thatched roofs
What did the Celts build?
hill forts
An hill fort is a group of houses on top of an hill, proteced by ditches
What was the basic unit of Celtic society?
clan
A clan is a group of extended families
What was the Celtic religion?
polytheism/paganism/worship of the natural elements
The worship of natural elements as divine beings is called animism
Who were the druids?
Celtic priests, judges, educators and lorekeepers
