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The Bronze Age
Footsteps in Time Chapter 4
Question | Answer |
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What 2 metals make bronze | Copper and Tin |
Name and describe the process of making bronze | Smelting- Metal ore is heated over a fire, the metal melts and forms a pool at the bottom. Collect the metal and heat it before mixing with the other metal. (made in same process) |
Were people still hunter-gatherers, if not how did they get food. | Farming |
There became increased fighting over land in the Bronze Age. Why so? | Due to increased population, there was less land. |
Name and describe two homes in Bronze Age Ireland | Rath-Dig a surrounding ditch. Pile the mud into a wall on the inside to make a wall. Narrow entrance and and make houses of wattle and daub with a thatched roof. Crannog-An artificial island made of stones an timber in a lake.Reached by boat/drawbridge |
Name a method of cooking during this time | Fulacht Fiadh |
Who was amongst the most important people in the Bronze Age | The Smith |
Name two types of jewellery worn | Lunulae Torc |
What was a Gallery Grave also known as: | Wedge Tomb |
How many of these tombs are left in Ireland | 300-400 |
What were the two types of burials in the Bronze Age. Briefly Describe them: | Cremation- Ashes placed in an upside down pot. Cist Burial- Body placed in a hole in a crouched position |