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The Significance and Factors of Hillforts in Iron Age Britain

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the importance of hillforts in Iron Age Britain by examining various factors such as political, social, economic, and religious influences. Students will categorize, rank, and justify the significance of these factors.

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#History
#History
#Iron Age Britain
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Hillforts
#Identify different factors contributing to the significance of hillforts
#Categorize factors into political, social, economic, and religious groups
#Compare the importance of different factors
#Explain and justify their rankings with evidence

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The Significance and Factors of Hillforts in Iron Age Britain

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding the Factors Behind Hillforts

Source A: Archaeological Evidence

'Hillforts were strategically built on high ground, often enclosed with large defensive walls, suggesting a need for protection and control.'

Source B: Religious Significance

'Some hillforts contain evidence of ritual activity, such as special structures and offerings, indicating religious importance.'

Source C: Social and Political Aspects

'The size and complexity of hillforts imply they served as centres of social and political power, possibly for leaders or communities.'

1.
Categorize the factors mentioned in the sources into Political, Social, Economic, or Religious groups. List at least one factor per category.
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the importance of the defensive function versus the religious significance of hillforts. Which do you think was MORE significant, and why?
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the reasons why economic factors might have influenced the location of hillforts. Use evidence from the sources or your own knowledge.
[4 marks]
4.
Explain how the different factors contributed to the overall significance of hillforts in Iron Age Britain.
[8 marks]
5.
Which factor do you think was the MOST significant in shaping the purpose of hillforts? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]
6.
Analyse how religious beliefs might have influenced the construction of hillforts.
[6 marks]
7.
Compare the social and political factors in the development of hillforts. Which was more influential, and why?
[6 marks]
8.
Summarize the main reasons why hillforts were important in Iron Age Britain.
[4 marks]

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