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Causes and Consequences of the Role of Druids in Iron Age Britain

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes behind the prominence of Druids in Iron Age Britain and the consequences of their role in society.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Iron Age Britain
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Druids
#Explain the reasons why Druids were important in Iron Age Britain
#Compare the roles of Druids with other societal leaders
#Analyse the consequences of Druid influence on Iron Age communities
#Outline the significance of Druid practices in shaping society

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Causes and Consequences of the Role of Druids in Iron Age Britain

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Druids in Iron Age Britain

Source A: Description of Druid practices

'Druids were the religious leaders and scholars of Iron Age Britain, believed to possess special knowledge of nature, spirits, and laws.' Provenance: Ancient Roman writings describing the Druids.

1.
Explain why Druids were considered important in Iron Age Britain. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the role of Druids with that of tribal leaders in Iron Age Britain. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of Druid Influence

Source B: Druid authority in society

'The Druids held their status because of their knowledge and connection with the spiritual world, which was respected by the community.' Provenance: Archaeological interpretation of Druid role in society.

1.
Outline the main reasons why Druids gained influence in Iron Age Britain. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how Druid practices helped them maintain their authority in society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Consequences of Druid Power

Source C: Impact of Druid influence

'The power of the Druids sometimes caused conflicts with Roman invaders and rival tribes, as their influence was deeply rooted in tradition.' Provenance: Roman accounts of resistance in Iron Age Britain.

1.
Compare the consequences of Druid influence on Iron Age Britain with the effects of Roman invasion. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
2.
Analyse the effects of Druid influence on the resistance against Roman invasion. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain the long-term consequences of Druid influence on British society after the Roman invasion. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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