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Exploring Celtic Art in Iron Age Britain

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet provides reading comprehension activities focused on Celtic art during the Iron Age in Britain, encouraging students to analyze and compare artefacts and artistic styles.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Iron Age Britain
#Standard
#Reading Comprehension
#Celtic Art
#Describe the characteristics of Celtic art during the Iron Age
#Explain the significance of Celtic art in Iron Age society
#Compare different types of Celtic artefacts and their designs
#Analyse the cultural importance of art in Celtic Britain

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Exploring Celtic Art in Iron Age Britain

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Introduction to Celtic Art in Iron Age Britain

Celtic art during the Iron Age is renowned for its intricate designs and symbolic motifs. Artefacts such as jewellery, weapons, and decorative objects often feature spirals, knots, and animal forms. These designs were not only decorative but also held cultural and spiritual significance for Celtic communities. Archaeologists have found numerous examples of such art across Britain, revealing much about the beliefs and social structure of Iron Age peoples.

1.
Outline the main features of Celtic art during the Iron Age.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare Celtic jewellery with their weapon decorations. What similarities and differences can you identify?
[4 marks]
3.
Explain why art was important in Celtic society during the Iron Age.
[3 marks]
4.
Compare the designs found on Celtic jewellery with those on pottery. What similarities do you see?
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse how Celtic art might have influenced social or religious practices in Iron Age Britain.
[6 marks]
6.
Write a short paragraph comparing Celtic art to other ancient art forms you have studied.
[6 marks]
7.
Explain the significance of animal motifs in Celtic art.
[3 marks]
8.
Describe the types of materials used for Celtic art objects and why these might have been chosen.
[3 marks]

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