Early Britain Flashcards
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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).
How long did the Romans stay in Britain? What contributions did they make?
The Romans remained in Britain for 400 years. They built roads, public buildings, created laws and introduced plants and animals.
When did the first Christian communities appear in Britain?
3rd and 4th centuries AD.
Who were the Anglo-Saxons?
The Angles and Saxons were Northern European tribes who invaded Britain in AD 400, after the Romans left. By AD 600, they settled in Britain.
What language did the Anglo-Saxons speak?
The Anglo-Saxons spoke a language which is the basis for modern day English.
How did Christianity spread in Britain?
Christianity spread through missionaries preaching the religion.
Where did the Vikings come from and when did they invade Britain?
The Vikings are from Denmark and Norway, and they invaded Britain in AD 789.
Who was King Alfred the Great?
King Alfred the Great was the ruler of the Anglo-Saxon communities, and he defeated the Vikings.
Did the Vikings settle in Britain after invading?
Yes. Eventually, the Vikings settled in Britain, mixed with local communities and some converted to Christianity.
When was the Battle of Hastings?
1066
