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Exploring Hillforts in Iron Age Britain

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet focuses on analyzing a primary source related to hillforts in Iron Age Britain. Students will interpret the source, assess its origin, and evaluate its usefulness for understanding the period.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Iron Age Britain
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Hillforts
#Explain the purpose of hillforts in Iron Age Britain
#Compare different perspectives on hillforts from primary sources
#Analyze the reliability and limitations of historical sources

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Exploring Hillforts in Iron Age Britain

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis: Hillforts in Iron Age Britain

Source A: The Significance of Hillforts

"Hillforts were built strategically on high ground to defend communities and control trade routes. They served as centers of social and political activity, providing safety during times of conflict. The large walls and ditches made them difficult for enemies to attack, which helped ensure the safety of the people living inside. Many hillforts were also used for ceremonies and gatherings, strengthening community bonds. This shows that hillforts were vital for both protection and social cohesion in Iron Age Britain." Provenance: Archaeologist Dr. Jane Williams, 2010, research report

1.
Explain what Source A says about the purpose of hillforts in Iron Age Britain. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the provenance of Source A with its content. How might the origin of this source influence its usefulness? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline how useful Source A might be for understanding why hillforts were built. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Explain how the source helps us understand the importance of hillforts in Iron Age society. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
5.
Analyze the limitations of Source A as a historical source about hillforts. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
6.
Compare how Source A and another hypothetical source, such as a Roman account, might differ in describing hillforts. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
7.
Outline the main reasons why hillforts were built in Iron Age Britain. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Suggest reasons why some hillforts might have been more important than others. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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