Iron Age and the Celts Flashcards
When did the Iron Age begin?
1400BC.
Who were the Celts?
Farming and warlike people from central Europe.
How did they become so powerful?
Their skills in the use of iron.
Where do we get our information about them from?
Archaeological evidence.
Greek and Roman writers.
Written records from monks.
Name some Celtic sites in Europe.
Hallstatt in Austria.
La Tène in Switzerland.
(Look in the book for more info on these sites).
What are pieces of La Tène art typically decorated with?
Spirals, circles and curved patterns.
What did the Greeks and Romans call the Celts?
Greek- Keltoi.
Romans- Gauls.
What did Plato describe Celts as (we know this information may be biased as Celts were not part of his culture)?
Warlike people who drank too much wine. Excessive in appearance, dress and attitudes to religion and war.
Christianity brought with it the skill of writing to the Celts. In what century did this happen?
Fifth century.
What are the laws used to govern Celtic society?
Brehon laws.
What is the most famous legend the Celts told?
Táin Bó Cuailgne.
What are annals?
Records the monks kept of main events that happened in Ireland each year.
Christianity brought with it the skill of writing to the Celts. In what century did this happen?
Fifth century.
What are the laws used to govern Celtic society?
Brehon laws.
What is the most famous legend the Celts told?
Táin Bó Cuailgne.
