I WONDER - What Religion Was Important During The Iron Age?

The video explores the spiritual practices of the Celts, focusing on their pantheon of deities associated with nature and daily life. It highlights the role of Druids as priests, judges, and teachers in conducting rituals in natural settings. The Celts made ritual offerings at sacred sites, and archaeological evidence suggests they practiced divination and believed in an afterlife, as reflected in their burial customs and structures like the Uffington Whitehorse.

What natural settings did the Celts use for their rituals?

• Mountains and caves

• Groves, springs, and rivers

• Deserts and oases

• Forests and beaches

Which class among the Celts was responsible for conducting rituals?

• Merchants

• Warriors

• Farmers

• Druids

In addition to conducting rituals, what other roles did Druids fulfill?

• Scribes and artists

• Hunters and gatherers

• Architects and builders

• Judges, teachers, and advisers

What types of items were sometimes offered in Celtic rituals?

• Weapons and jewellery

• Books and scrolls

• Clothing and textiles

• Food and drink

What evidence suggests the Celts believed in the afterlife?

• Their burial customs and monumental structures

• Their trade routes

• Their agricultural practices

• Their use of stone tools