The Celts

What year did Alexander the Great encounter the Celts by the Danube River?

• 340 BCE
• 350 BCE
• 330 BCE
• 335 BCE

What did the Celts claim about their fears?

• They feared their own leaders.
• They feared nothing at all.
• They feared the gods.
• They feared the Romans.

Which statement best describes the structure of Celtic tribes?

• They were organized into city-states.
• They were ruled by a single king.
• They were independent tribes.
• They were a unified empire.

What belief contributed to the fearlessness of Celtic warriors in battle?

• Belief in fate
• Belief in reincarnation
• Belief in divine protection
• Belief in the afterlife

What was the greatest trophy a Celtic warrior could possess?

• A severed head
• A decorated shield
• A golden sword
• A captured enemy

How did druids influence conflicts among Celtic tribes?

• They led the tribes into battle.
• They could intervene and call for peace.
• They were feared and avoided.
• They acted as spies for the Romans.

Which of the following statements about the Roman conquest of the Celts is true?

• The Romans faced no resistance.
• All Celtic tribes united against the Romans.
• Ireland was conquered by the Romans.
• The Romans began their conquest in the 2nd century BCE.

What tactic did Julius Caesar use to conquer Celtic tribes?

• Diplomatic negotiations
• Direct military confrontation
• Bribery and deception
• Cultural assimilation

What was a significant outcome of Boudicca's revolt against the Romans?

• The Romans withdrew from Britain.
• Celtic tribes united under her leadership.
• Boudicca was captured and executed.
• The Romans established peace with the Celts.

By the end of the 1st century CE, which region remained unconquered by Rome?

• Ireland
• Gaul
• Britain
• Germany