Iron Age Learning Quizzes for Year 4 History

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a feature of the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

The development of agriculture

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The use of iron tools

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The rise of centralized governments

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The construction of hillforts

Question 2

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Iron Age people?

Accepted Answer

They had their own alphabet.

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They used iron tools.

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They built hill forts.

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They were good at farming.

Question 3

In the Iron Age, what material were the new tools made of?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Wood

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Stone

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Plastic

Question 4

What was the Iron Age most famous for?

Accepted Answer

The use of iron tools and weapons

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The first use of fire by humans

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The invasion of Britain by the Romans

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The development of written language

Question 5

What was a significant development that occurred during the Iron Age?

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Using iron tools

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Using stone tools

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Developing agriculture

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Inventing the wheel

Question 6

Which of these was NOT invented during the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

Paper

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Iron plow

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Iron sword

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Iron chain

Question 7

In the Iron Age, which new material became the most important?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Stone

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Bronze

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Wood

Question 8

What was the most important change that happened during the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

People started using iron tools and weapons.

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People started living in big cities.

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People started hunting for food.

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People started using bronze tools.

Question 9

In the Iron Age, what was NOT a significant use of iron?

Accepted Answer

Creating jewelry

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Creating weapons

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Creating armor

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Creating tools

Question 10

What material did the Celts use to make weapons and tools during the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Wood

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Bronze

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Stone

Question 11

What is a defining characteristic of the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

The use of iron tools

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The development of farming

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The rise of the Roman Empire

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The use of bronze tools

Question 12

Which change in the Iron Age enabled people to create stronger tools and weapons?

Accepted Answer

Using iron

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Farming

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Creating an alphabet

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Domesticating dogs

Question 13

During the Iron Age, which material was primarily used to create tools and weapons?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Bronze

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Stone

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Wood

Question 14

Who lived in Britain during the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

Celts

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Romans

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Vikings

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Saxons

Question 15

When did people first start using iron tools?

Accepted Answer

Iron Age

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Stone Age

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Bronze Age

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Neolithic Age

Question 16

What was a key purpose of iron tools in the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

Creating weapons and armor

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Making jewelry

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Building large structures

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Crafting pottery

Question 17

Which of these was a major advancement during the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

The use of iron tools and weapons

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The invention of the wheel

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The development of writing systems

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The domestication of horses

Question 18

During the Iron Age, humans learned to create objects from which material?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Bronze

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Stone

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Plastic

Question 19

What is the Iron Age people best known for?

Accepted Answer

Using iron tools

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Using bronze tools

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Building large stone structures

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Using written language

Question 20

What was a defining feature of the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

Iron tools and weapons

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Bronze tools

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Stone tools

Question 21

During the Iron Age, what material were tools primarily made from?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Stone

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Bronze

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Wood

Question 22

In the Iron Age, what new material did people start using to make tools, weapons, and other objects?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Animal bones

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Wood

Question 23

What was the main difference between the Iron Age and the Bronze Age?

Accepted Answer

People in the Iron Age made better weapons and armor than people in the Bronze Age.

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People in the Iron Age used bronze tools, while people in the Bronze Age used iron tools.

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People in the Iron Age lived in caves, while people in the Bronze Age lived in houses.

Question 24

Which material became the primary choice for making tools and weapons during the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Stone

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Bronze

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Wood

Question 25

Who lived in Britain during the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

Celts

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Romans

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Vikings

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Saxons

Question 26

In the Iron Age, people traded goods to get what they needed. What was the most common item traded?

Accepted Answer

Food and Crops

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Horses and Animals

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Gold and Silver

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Weapons and Tools

Question 27

What was a key feature of the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

The use of iron tools and weapons

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The invention of the wheel

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The building of pyramids

Question 28

Which of these events did NOT occur during the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

The fall of the Roman Empire

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The use of iron tools

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The growth of cities

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The development of new forms of government

Question 29

What material were swords made of during the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Stone

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Bronze

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Wood

Question 30

Which important discovery did people make during the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

Using iron to make tools and weapons

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Writing their names

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Growing crops

Question 31

Which of these was NOT a new technology developed during the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

Bronze tools and armor

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Iron tools and weapons

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Machines and systems to make work easier

Question 32

During the Iron Age, people began using tools made of which hard material?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Wood

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Stone

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Gold

Question 33

How did iron tools make a difference in the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

People could farm more land and grow more food.

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People used more gold and silver for jewelry.

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People stopped making art.

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People hunted and fished the same way they always had.

Question 34

Who were the main inhabitants of Britain during the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

Celts

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Anglo-Saxons

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Romans

Question 35

Who led the Celtic rebellion against the Romans in 60/61 AD?

Accepted Answer

Boudica

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Catherine the Great

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Cleopatra

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Joan of Arc

Question 36

Who were the first people to live in Britain during the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

Celts

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Romans

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Vikings

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Saxons

Question 37

Which of these was NOT a key characteristic of the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

The use of bronze for currency

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The use of iron for weapons and tools

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The construction of large forts on elevated ground

Question 38

Which of the following was NOT a common use of iron during the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

Building houses

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Making weapons

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Making tools

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Creating jewelry

Question 39

Which material was most important for making tools and weapons during the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Stone

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Bronze

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Wood

Question 40

How did iron tools influence Iron Age society?

Accepted Answer

They significantly impacted agriculture, warfare, and art, leading to increased productivity, new technologies, and cultural advancements.

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They boosted farming and population growth, but had no impact on warfare or art.

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They revolutionized warfare with new weapons and armor, but had no major impact on agriculture or art.

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They inspired new art forms and techniques, but had no significant impact on agriculture or warfare.

Question 41

During the Iron Age, who were typically responsible for leading large groups of people and commanding armies?

Accepted Answer

Warriors and chieftains

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Farmers

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Skilled craftspeople

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Priests and priestesses

Question 42

Which of these regions was NOT influenced by the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

North America

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Europe

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Asia

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Africa

Question 43

Which of these social classes was NOT present in Iron Age society?

Accepted Answer

Merchants

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Warriors

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Farmers

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Priests

Question 44

Which social class was NOT part of Iron Age society?

Accepted Answer

Slaves

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Warriors

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Farmers

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Craftsmen

Question 45

Which of these regions was NOT impacted by the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

Australia

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Europe

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Asia

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Africa

Question 46

How did iron tools make life easier for people in the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

Iron tools made hunting and farming easier, leading to more food and a growing population.

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Iron tools were only used for fighting and not for everyday tasks.

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Iron tools made it harder to hunt and farm, so people had less food.

Question 47

What were the religious beliefs of the Iron Age people, and how did these beliefs influence their daily lives?

Accepted Answer

They worshipped nature spirits and their ancestors.

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They believed in a single, all-powerful god.

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They believed in reincarnation after death.

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They had no religious beliefs.

Question 48

How did trade, agriculture, and craft specialization contribute to the development of Iron Age society?

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Trade led to the spread of new ideas and technologies, increasing knowledge and skills across the society.

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Agriculture provided a steady food supply, supporting population growth and the emergence of specialized crafts and professions.

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Craft specialization allowed for a wide variety of goods and services, promoting economic growth and interdependence within the society.

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Economic activities were limited during the Iron Age, resulting in a stagnant society with minimal development.

Question 49

What can we discover about the Iron Age people's culture and beliefs from their artistic creations, such as metalwork, pottery, and jewelry?

Accepted Answer

Their cultural and religious beliefs and practices.

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Their advanced metalworking abilities.

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The impact of the Romans on their culture.

Question 50

When did the Iron Age in Britain begin?

Accepted Answer

1,000 years ago

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2,000 years ago

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3,000 years ago

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4,000 years ago

Question 51

What was the most important new technology developed during the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

Iron tools

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Bronze tools

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Pottery

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Agriculture

Question 52

Who were the leaders of Iron Age society in Britain?

Accepted Answer

The Celts

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The Romans

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The Normans

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The Saxons

Question 53

What event ended the Iron Age in Britain?

Accepted Answer

The Roman invasion

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The Viking invasion

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The Norman invasion

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The Saxon invasion

Question 54

What is a characteristic of Iron Age pottery?

Accepted Answer

Made of clay with geometric designs

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Made of metal with animal designs

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Made of wood with floral designs

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Made of stone with abstract designs

Question 55

Which of these is NOT a source of evidence for the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

Television documentaries

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Archaeological remains

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Written records

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Oral traditions

Question 56

In Iron Age communities, what was the role of the elders?

Accepted Answer

To guide the community and make important decisions

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To grow crops and raise animals

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To protect the community from enemies

Question 57

Which technological advancement played a significant role in the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

Iron smelting and use of iron tools

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Development of pottery making techniques

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Advanced flint knapping methods

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Improvements in agriculture

Question 58

What was the name of a major city that developed during the Iron Age in Britain?

Accepted Answer

Silchester

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Stonehenge

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York

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Bath

Question 59

True or False: The Iron Age was a period of peace and prosperity in Britain.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 60

Which of the following objects is typical of the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

Iron brooch

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Copper axe

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Bronze sword

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Stone arrowhead

Question 61

What was the main source of food for Iron Age people?

Accepted Answer

Farming and agriculture

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Hunting and gathering

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Fishing and seafood

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Trading with other communities

Question 62

What had the biggest impact on how people lived in the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

The weather and available resources

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The arrival of the Romans

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The invention of writing

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The spread of a new religion

Question 63

In the Iron Age, which new metal did people start using to create tools and weapons?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Stone

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Bronze

Question 64

Which of these IS an advancement made during the Iron Age?

Accepted Answer

The use of iron tools and weapons

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The development of farming

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The invention of the wheel

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The establishment of written language