Prehistoric Britain
What is Stonehenge?
This ancient stone monument was built between 3000–2000 BC in Wiltshire.
What is Emperor Claudius' contribution to the Britain?
This Roman emperor ordered the invasion of Britain in 43 AD.
Who are the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes?
These Germanic tribes invaded Britain after the Romans left in the 5th century.
Who are the Druids?
The Celtic priests known for their knowledge of astronomy and oak tree rituals.
Who is Merlin?
This legendary wizard is tied to King Arthur’s court.
Who were the Celts?
These early Britons built hill forts and were skilled in metalworking during the Iron Age.
Who is Boudicca or Boadicea?
The Celtic queen who led a bloody revolt against Roman rule in 60–61 AD.
Who is Alfred the Great?
The legendary Anglo-Saxon king who defeated the Vikings in the late 9th century.
Who are the Iceni?
This Iron Age tribe, led by Boudicca, rebelled against Rome.
What is Excalibur?
The mythical sword Arthur pulled from a stone to prove his kingship.
Who is Lindow Man?
This 5,000-year-old preserved man was found in a peat bog in England in 1984.
What is Hadrian’s Wall?
This 73-mile-long wall was built by the Romans to defend against northern tribes.
What is "Beowulf" ?
This epic Old English poem tells the story of a hero named Beowulf.
What is Welsh?
The Celtic language still spoken today in parts of Wales.
What is Atlantis?
The legendary island kingdom said to have sunk into the Atlantic Ocean.
What is Avebury?
The Neolithic site older than Stonehenge, known for its massive stone circles and tombs.
What is Londinium?
The Roman name for London, derived from a Celtic word meaning "wild place."
What is Wessex?
The Anglo-Saxon kingdom that became dominant under King Ethelstan in 927 AD.
Who is Cartimandua?
The mythical Celtic warrior queen who fought the Romans in Wales.
Who is Beowulf?
The Anglo-Saxon epic hero who fought the monster Grendel.
What is the Tin Trade Route?
This prehistoric trade route connected southern Britain to the Mediterranean for tin and copper.
Who is Gaius Suetonius Paulinus?
The Roman governor who crushed Boudicca’s rebellion and fortified Britain’s cities.
What is Lindisfarne?
The Viking raid on this monastery in 793 AD marked the start of Viking invasions.
What is Samhain?
The Celtic festival marking the new year, later merged with Halloween.
Who is Brutus of Troy?
The mythical founder of Britain in medieval legends, said to be a descendant of Troy.