TED-Ed: A day in the life of an ancient Celtic Druid | Philip Freeman

Cama, a druid of the Veneti tribe, performs religious rites, serves as a judge, healer, and scholar. She faces troubling omens of war and conflict with the Redonus tribe. Despite her efforts in healing and diplomacy, a Roman threat looms. Cama interprets celestial signs, advising her tribe to trust in the gods while privately doubting their safety against the Romans.

What roles does Cama fulfill as a druid in her community?

• She is a judge, healer, and scholar.

• She is a warrior and a farmer.

• She is a blacksmith and a builder.

• She is a merchant and a trader.

What troubling signs does Cama interpret from the omens?

• Signs of war and strife.

• Signs of a new alliance.

• Signs of peace and prosperity.

• Signs of a bountiful harvest.

How does Cama resolve the conflict with the Redona tribe?

• By ignoring their actions.

• By negotiating a peace agreement.

• By declaring war on them.

• By moving her tribe to a new location.

What does the intercepted parchment reveal to Cama?

• A new trade route has opened.

• A neighboring tribe seeks an alliance.

• A festival is being planned.

• The Romans are drawing closer to their lands.

What is Cama's advice to the elders regarding the Roman threat?

• To prepare for an immediate attack.

• To seek help from other tribes.

• To trust in the gods and remain in their home.

• To flee to the nearby hills.