Macbeth 1.2 Historical Reference: Kerns and Gallowglasses

The video discusses the conflict between King Duncan and the rebellious nobleman MacDonald, whose forces include Celtic warriors known as Kearns and Gallo glasses. These warriors hail from the Western Islands of Scotland. The Celts, the earliest inhabitants of Great Britain, were eventually overshadowed by Germanic tribes in the 5th century, leading to the dominance of Anglo-Saxon culture in England and lowland Scotland. This left the Celts in Wales, the Scottish Highlands, and the Western Islands. King James and other Lowland Scots viewed the Celts as uncouth, a perspective reflected in Shakespeare's portrayal of them as villains.

Who were the Kearns and Gallo glasses in the conflict involving King Duncan?

• Viking invaders

• Roman soldiers

• Celtic warriors

• Germanic tribes

What significant cultural shift occurred in Britain during the 5th century?

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The spread of Celtic culture

• The Viking invasions

• The dominance of Anglo-Saxon culture

Where did the Celts remain after the Anglo-Saxon culture dominated?

• In the southern regions of Britain

• In Wales, the Scottish Highlands, and the Western Islands

• In the populated lowlands of Scotland

• Throughout all of England

How did King James and other Lowland Scots view the Celts?

• As sophisticated allies

• As uncouth Barbarians

• As powerful rulers

• As peaceful settlers

How did Shakespeare depict the Kearns and Gallo glasses in his works?

• As neutral characters

• As noble heroes

• As wise leaders

• As villains