Understanding the Druids of 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 the role and significance of Druids in Iron Age Britain. It encourages students to analyze sources, compare interpretations, and explain their understanding of ancient religious practices.

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Understanding the Druids of Iron Age Britain

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Druids

Source A: Modern historian’s view

'Druids were the religious leaders and teachers in Iron Age Britain. They held important roles in society, often acting as priests, advisors, and judges. Much of what we know about them comes from later sources, which may be biased or incomplete.'

Source B: Ancient Roman account

'The Druids commanded great respect among the Britons. They performed sacred rituals and were believed to possess supernatural powers. The Romans saw them as a threat and sought to suppress their influence.'

Source C: Archaeological evidence

'Archaeological finds suggest that Druids may have conducted ceremonies at sacred sites such as stone circles and groves. No written records from the Druids themselves have survived.'

1.
Outline the main roles of Druids in Iron Age Britain based on Source A.
[2 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of Source B and Source C on the role of Druids.
[3 marks]
3.
Explain why there is limited written evidence about Druids from their own perspective.
[3 marks]
4.
Analyse the significance of sacred sites such as stone circles in understanding Druid practices.
[6 marks]
5.
Compare the Roman view of Druids with modern interpretations.
[4 marks]
6.
Explain how archaeological evidence helps us understand Druid practices, despite limited written records.
[3 marks]
7.
Describe the challenges historians face when studying Druids.
[5 marks]
8.
Summarise the importance of studying Druids for understanding Iron Age Britain.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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