Early Britain Flashcards
What is Early Britain?
History starting from the stone age
Where is Stonehenge located?
The English country of Wiltshire
What is Skara Brae on Orkney?
Skara Brae on Orkney is the best preserved prehistoric village in Northern Europe, located on the north coast of Scotland.
When did Jullius Caeser lead a Roman invasion into Britain? Was it sucessful?
55 BC. No.
When did Emperor Claudius lead the Roman invasion into Britain was he successful?
AD 43. Yes.
Who were the first people to live in Britain? When did they live?
The first people to live in Britain were hunter-gatherers during the Stone Age.
What happened to Britain’s connection to the continent 10,000 years ago?
10,000 years ago, Britain became permanently separated from the continent by the Channel. Before this, Britain was connected to the continent by a bridge.
When did the first farmers arrive in Britain?
The first farmers arrived in Britain 6,000 years ago.
When was the bronze age?
The bronze age was 4,000 years ago.
What age came after the Bronze Age?
The Iron Age came after the Bronze Age.
What language did British people speak during the Iron Age?
A Celtic language.
When were the first coins made in Britain?
The first coins were made in Britain during the Iron Age.
Who was Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni? Where is her statue?
Boudicca was a tribal leader who fought against the Roman invasion. There is a statue of her on Westminster Bridge, near the Houses of Parliament.
Was all of Britain conquered by the Romans?
No, parts of Scotland were never conquered by the Romans.
What is Hadrian’s wall?
Roman Emperor Hadrian build a wall in the North of England to keep out the Picts (ancestors of the Scottish people).
