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Life in Britain before the Romans
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Life in Britain before the Romans

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1) Through time and space 2) Who lived in Britain then ? 3) How did they live ? 4) Who did they worship ? 5) Did they fight ? 6) Did you know ?

Summary

The U.K nowadays

Post-roman Britain

  • Julius Cesar's first attempt in invading Britain in 55 BC
  • The "La Tène" period between 450-25 BC
  • Britain separated in different warring tribes

Through time and space

Who lived in Britain then ?

  • 24 tribes from Europe with their own: - ruler / chief (king) , - language and
- name
  • Ex : Trinovantes, Silures...

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  • they hunted with wooden spears
  • Men wore tunics and trousers and women wore long dresses
  • They were protected by wooden fences
  • Small settlements with mud, straw and wood

How did they live ?

Who did they worship ?

  • Polytheists (unknown)
  • One god only, seen on Celtic jewellery : a Stag with huge antlers
  • Priests called Druids
  • Druids aided the Celts (sacrifices/throwing items in rivers and pods)
  • Proud warriors
  • Fearsome ennemies for the Romans because they saw off Julius Cesar from his first invasion !
  • They had strategies to impress their opponents : wearing blue, painting themselves blue, or putting their hair up to make themselves look taller

Did they fight ?

  • Romans were actually disgusted by the Celts habits

Did you know ?

  • Celts = Vikings

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