Through the Ages

What is the correct order of the three different ages?

• Bronze Age

  Stone Age

  Iron Age

• Stone Age

  Iron Age

  Bronze Age

• Stone Age

  Bronze Age

  Iron Age

• Iron Age

  Bronze Age

  Stone Age

During which period of time did humans live in permanent farming settlements?

• Neolithic

• Mesolithic

• Palaeolithic

Stonehenge is .....

• a prehistoric monument
• an ancient spaceship
• a famous painting
• a modern skyscraper

Bronze Age Britons lived in roundhouses made from wattle and daub.

• True

• False

Society became more divided as rich chiefs showed off their wealth and power by wearing expensive woollen clothes and jewellery.

• False

• True

What is the name given to the Bronze Age man whose remains were uncovered in Amesbury in 2002?

• Amesbury Baker

• Amesbury Edward

• Amesbury Archer

How was the Iron Age different from the Bronze Age? pick 2

• Most people could afford iron, whereas only the wealthy could afford bronze.

• Tools weren't as efficient so farmers didn't have free time.

• Trade decreased

• Settlements were fortified into hillforts.

Tick two statements which reflect Celtic beliefs.

• They worshipped many gods.

• They did not believe in an afterlife.

• They gave human sacrifices to end disease or famine.

• People were not buried when they died.

The Iron Age ended when who invaded Britain?

• The Vikings

• The Barbarians

• The Celts

• The Romans

What was the plough used for during the Bronze Age?

• The inside edge was very sharp. Farmers used it to clear weeds and cut crops.

• It was used to break up the ground and was strong enough to hit stones without breaking.

• It was shaped to have a strong cutting edge. It was used for chopping.