Stone Age
What stone was commonly used to make sharp tools?
Flint, because it could be chipped into sharp edges.
What new metal began to be used for tools in this period?
Copper.
What metal mix created bronze?
Copper and tin.
What metal replaced bronze for tools and weapons?
Iron.
What was the main type of house Celts lived in?
Roundhouses built in hillforts for protection.
What early art did Stone Age people create?
Cave paintings showing animals and hunting scenes.
Why is this period called the “Copper Age”?
Because people started mixing stone and copper tools.
What was one important weapon of the Bronze Age?
Bronze swords and spears.
What farming tool improved agriculture in the Iron Age?
The iron plough.
What did Celtic warriors use in battle?
Iron swords, spears, and decorated shields.
What was the main food source for Stone Age hunter-gatherers?
Wild animals, berries, nuts, and fish.
What kind of jewelry became common in the Copper Age?
Copper beads, bracelets, and ornaments.
What type of houses did people live in during the Bronze Age?
Roundhouses made of wood, mud, and thatch.
What kind of houses and materials were common in the Iron Age?
Roundhouses with wattle-and-daub walls and thatched roofs.
What type of art were the Celts famous for?
Metalwork with spirals, knots, and animal designs.
What was one of the first human-made shelters?
Caves or huts made with wood and animal skins.
What was one important invention in farming?
Copper sickles for harvesting crops.
What was a main advantage of bronze over copper?
Bronze was harder and stronger, making better tools.
What was one advantage of iron tools?
They were stronger, sharper, and lasted longer.
What did the Celts believe about nature?
They believed rivers, trees, and hills had spirits.
What discovery changed life in the Stone Age the most?
The control of fire for cooking and protection.
What did people build in Chalcolithic villages?
Small farming houses with storage pits for grain.
What did Bronze Age people trade over long distances?
Metals like tin and copper, as well as pottery and jewelry.
What was one of the biggest struggles in the Iron Age?
Frequent wars between stronger armies.
Who were the Celtic religious leaders?
Druids, who performed rituals and guided their people.