from pre-celtic
to roman britain
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This is an index
1. Pre-Celtic Britain
2. The Celts
3. The Romans
4. Gender equality
pre-celtic britain
Six thousand years ago the land now called “Great Britain” was already inhabited. The population began to burn and cut down the forests.
Over the course of four centuries they modified the landscape and
built ritual sites. The most famous of these is Stonehenge. During the Bronze Age the islanders began metalworking, producing ceramics and salt, leather and cloth, which they also traded abroad.
the celts
Around 700 BC the Celts began arriving from the northwest
Germany. Their language remains Welsh in Wales and Gaelic in Scotland and Ireland. They were farmers, hunters. They introduced the iron plow. The Celts built huge hill forts.
the celts
Boadicea,the warrior queen fo one of Celtic tribes who fought against the Romans.
They considered water a holy element since it generated life and was eventually their means of entering the world beyond death.
For them, life after death was still spent on earth in caves, hills or lakes.
the romans
The general Julius Caesar led a Roman invasion of Britain in 55-54 BC but the country was not actually conquered until 43-47 AD under Emperor Claudius.
For about fifteen generations Britain was part of the Roman Empire, but they didn’ t control the whole island.
For this reason, by order of Emperor Hadrian, a wall was built to mark the border between the conquered and the unconquered Britons.
the romans
These roads were well built. Many of these cities were military camps. The most important city was Londinium, built around the lowest point.
Roman control of Britain ended in 409 AD. The Romanized Celts were left alone to fight against Saxon invaders from the North Sea region of Europe.
geder equality
Gender equality in Celtic society: Queen Boadicea
Celtic women could train as warriors and serve as rulers.
Queen Boadicea was a Celtic queen who led a revolt against Roman rule in 60 AD.
She had married Prasutagus, king of the Iceni tribe.
When her husband died, the Romans confiscated her family's lands and properties.
The Romans eventually defeated the Britons.
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Powerpoint realizzato da Gabry Gordano, Ludovica Caldarelli, Giusi Auriemma, Francesca Auriemma, Nicola Scala e Raffaella Ambrosio.
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from pre-celtic
to roman britain
start
This is an index
1. Pre-Celtic Britain
2. The Celts
3. The Romans
4. Gender equality
pre-celtic britain
Six thousand years ago the land now called “Great Britain” was already inhabited. The population began to burn and cut down the forests. Over the course of four centuries they modified the landscape and built ritual sites. The most famous of these is Stonehenge. During the Bronze Age the islanders began metalworking, producing ceramics and salt, leather and cloth, which they also traded abroad.
the celts
Around 700 BC the Celts began arriving from the northwest Germany. Their language remains Welsh in Wales and Gaelic in Scotland and Ireland. They were farmers, hunters. They introduced the iron plow. The Celts built huge hill forts.
the celts
Boadicea,the warrior queen fo one of Celtic tribes who fought against the Romans. They considered water a holy element since it generated life and was eventually their means of entering the world beyond death. For them, life after death was still spent on earth in caves, hills or lakes.
the romans
The general Julius Caesar led a Roman invasion of Britain in 55-54 BC but the country was not actually conquered until 43-47 AD under Emperor Claudius. For about fifteen generations Britain was part of the Roman Empire, but they didn’ t control the whole island. For this reason, by order of Emperor Hadrian, a wall was built to mark the border between the conquered and the unconquered Britons.
the romans
These roads were well built. Many of these cities were military camps. The most important city was Londinium, built around the lowest point. Roman control of Britain ended in 409 AD. The Romanized Celts were left alone to fight against Saxon invaders from the North Sea region of Europe.
geder equality
Gender equality in Celtic society: Queen Boadicea Celtic women could train as warriors and serve as rulers. Queen Boadicea was a Celtic queen who led a revolt against Roman rule in 60 AD. She had married Prasutagus, king of the Iceni tribe. When her husband died, the Romans confiscated her family's lands and properties. The Romans eventually defeated the Britons.
thanks for watching!
Powerpoint realizzato da Gabry Gordano, Ludovica Caldarelli, Giusi Auriemma, Francesca Auriemma, Nicola Scala e Raffaella Ambrosio.