The origins: Celts and Romans Flashcards
Who were the Celts?
warrior tribes from Germany
When did the Celts arrive in Britain?
700 BC/late Iron Age
Where did the Celts come from?
north-western Germany
Where did the Celts live?
villages
What did the Celts build?
hill forts
What did the Celts practice?
agriculture, hunting, fishing and metalwork
What was the basic unit of Celtic society?
the clan
What was the Celtic religion like?
polytheistic religion
Who were the druids?
Celtic priests, judges, educators
When was the first Roman invasion of Britain? Who led it?
54 BC, Julius Caesar
When was the real Roman conquest of Britain?
47 AD/under Emperor Claudius
Where did the Roman conquest stop?
Scotland
What did the Romans build in Britain?
towns, paved roads, baths
Where is Hadrian’s Wall?
on the border between Scotland and England
What was the Latin name of London?
Londinium
When did the Romans leave Britain?
409 AD
Why did the Romans leave Britain?
protect Rome from Barbarian invasions
