Metalworkers and Warriors: The Bronze Age and Celtic Society
Explore the arrival of metalworking in Ireland and the development of Celtic society, including their art, laws, and social structure.
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Explore the arrival of metalworking in Ireland and the development of Celtic society, including their art, laws, and social structure.
Key Questions
- Explain how the introduction of bronze changed society in Ireland.
- Identify the key features of Celtic art and explain what they tell us about their beliefs.
- Analyse the structure of Celtic society, including the roles of different groups like warriors and druids.
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