Iron Age Treasures Found in England Quiz

What technology did archaeologists use to examine the block of soil containing the Iron Age treasures?

• X-ray imaging

• Magnetic resonance imaging

• Ultrasound

• CT scanning

What was the primary material that defined the Iron Age?

• Gold

• Iron

• Bronze

• Silver

Who initially discovered the Iron Age hoard in Melsonby, North Yorkshire?

• Tom Moore

• Duncan Wilson

• Peter Heads

• Hannah Marcum

What did the archaeologists find inside the block of soil besides spears?

• Jewelry

• Coins

• Harnesses

• Weapons

What is the significance of the Melsonby Hoard according to Tom Moore?

• It is exceptional for Britain and probably even Europe.

• It contains the oldest artifacts ever found.

• It is the largest hoard in the world.

• It is the first hoard found in North Yorkshire.

What did the experts believe about the damaged items in the hoard?

• They were damaged during transportation.

• They were damaged as a symbol of wealth or power.

• They were damaged by natural causes.

• They were damaged by previous excavations.

What does the discovery of the hoard suggest about Iron Age people?

• They only used stone tools.

• They shared technology and connected across long distances.

• They had no knowledge of metalworking.

• They were isolated from other regions.

What is the goal of the Yorkshire Museum regarding the hoard?

• To keep the hoard in a private collection.

• To donate the hoard to a foreign museum.

• To sell the hoard to the highest bidder.

• To save the hoard for the nation and the people of Yorkshire.

What did the CT scans reveal about the designs on the items?

• They were plain with no decorations.

• They were painted with bright colors.

• They had intricate designs including a fish decoration.

• They were covered in gold leaf.

What does the discovery of the hoard demonstrate about the elites of northern Britain?

• They were less powerful than their southern counterparts.

• They were just as powerful as their southern counterparts.

• They were isolated from the rest of Europe.

• They had no influence on the rest of Britain.