Iron Age Hill Forts Quiz

What marked the end of the Stone Age?

• The discovery of fire

• The development of agriculture

• The invention of the wheel

• The realization that cutting trees with rocks was inefficient

What process allowed people to create bronze?

• Alloying iron and carbon

• Casting

• Smelting and mixing copper and tin

• Forging

What metal discovery marked the end of the Bronze Age?

• Gold

• Silver

• Iron

• Steel

What type of homes did the Celts primarily live in?

• Square houses

• Triangular houses

• Rectangular houses

• Round houses

What was a common feature inside Celtic roundhouses?

• A television

• A fireplace for cooking and warmth

• A library

• A swimming pool

Why were hill forts built on top of hills?

• To spot enemies from afar

• To avoid flooding

• To have a better view of the stars

• To be closer to the sun

What defensive features surrounded hill forts?

• Guard towers

• Electric fences

• Mines, trenches, and stockades

• Moats and drawbridges

What activities were hill forts used for besides defense?

• Hosting festivals

• Training soldiers

• Controlling farming, worship, and protecting resources

• Trading with other tribes

Why do some rings of trees around hill forts still exist today?

• Farmers believed they were cursed by fairies if cut down

• They are part of a national park

• They were replanted by modern farmers

• They are protected by law

Why can hill forts with stone walls still be seen today?

• They are protected by a spell

• They are made of magical materials

• They are constantly rebuilt

• Stone does not rot away