U5 L1 Early England (PART 1) Flashcards
How is the early period of English history primarily revealed to us?
literature and archeology
Before written history, stories about earlier people were preserved through what?
oral tradition
What is one of the reasons Americans study about England?
American literature and history have their roots in England
What is a common misconception about England?
it had always been populated by people
Why is little known about the earliest inhabitants of the British Isles?
no written documents have been found
Where is the Stonehenge located?
Wiltshire, England
What may have been the purpose of the Stonehenge?
- observatory
- astronomical calendar to indicate seasons and eclipses
What is still unknown to scientists and historians about the Stonehenge?
- who built it
- how accomplished
- usage
- how acquired knowledge to build it
- religious or ritualistic significance
When did the Celts invade England?
700 BC
Which gods did the Celts worship? And what did their religion involve?
- gods of nature
- magic and maybe human sacrifice
What did early British products include?
cloth and bronze
When did the Romans invade England?
55 and 54 BC
For how long was England occupied by Roman troops?
400 years
When was Hadrian’s Wall built?
AD 120
After the Romans withdrew from Britain, from where did the Celtics invade?
North sea
