Iron Age: History, Tools, and Impact on Civilization

Question 1

What did people make tools and weapons from in the Iron Age?

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Iron

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Bronze

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Stone

Question 2

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

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Use of stone tools

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Advanced farming techniques

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Development of writing

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Construction of hillforts

Question 3

Why were hillforts built during the Iron Age?

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To protect against attacks

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To store food and supplies

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To hold religious ceremonies

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To provide shelter for animals

Question 4

True or False: The Iron Age was a period of significant technological and social changes.

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True

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False

Question 5

What did people use iron to make during the Iron Age?

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Tools and weapons

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Houses

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Clothes

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Food

Question 6

Is it true that the Iron Age came after the Stone Age?

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Yes

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No

Question 7

Why was iron a valuable material in the Iron Age?

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It was strong and durable

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It was easy to find and work with

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It made louder noises when struck

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It attracted animals

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a tool that was used in the Iron Age?

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Fork

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Axe

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Hammer

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Knife

Question 9

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

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Iron

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Bronze

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Stone

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Gold

Question 10

How did iron weapons affect warfare in the Iron Age?

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They allowed for stronger and more effective weapons

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They reduced the number of casualties

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They made soldiers more protected

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They eliminated the use of bronze weapons

Question 11

Which of these was a technological advancement made possible by the use of iron?

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Metal ploughs

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Horse-drawn carts

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Writing

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Pottery making

Question 12

Which of these is a major discovery that people made during the Iron Age?

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Iron smelting

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Farming

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Pottery making

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Weaving

Question 13

Which tool was used in the Iron Age?

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Iron sword

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Stone axe

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Bronze spear

Question 14

In the Iron Age, what did people use to make tools and weapons?

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Iron

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Stone

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Bronze

Question 15

Why was iron a valuable material for making weapons in the Iron Age?

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It was stronger than other materials.

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It was lighter than other materials.

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It was easier to shape than other materials.

Question 16

Which of these is a defining feature of the Iron Age?

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People used iron tools and weapons

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People lived in caves

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People hunted and gathered for food

Question 17

What happened during the Iron Age that made it different from other times in history?

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People started using tools and weapons made of iron.

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People stopped using stone tools.

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People started living in cities.

Question 18

Why were iron weapons better than bronze weapons?

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They were stronger and could break through armor.

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They were lighter and easier to carry.

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They were cheaper to make.

Question 19

Who lived in Britain during the Iron Age?

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Celts

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Romans

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Vikings

Question 20

What happened when the Romans came to Britain during the Iron Age?

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They introduced new ideas and ways of life.

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They took over Britain and stopped the Iron Age.

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They had no effect on the Iron Age.

Question 21

What is one way that the Iron Age still affects us today?

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We still use some of the tools and ideas that were invented during the Iron Age.

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We still use the same language that people spoke during the Iron Age.

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The Iron Age had no lasting impact on our lives.

Question 22

In the Iron Age, what material was used to craft tools and weapons?

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Iron

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Stone

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Bronze

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Wood

Question 23

How do historians learn about the Iron Age?

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Both artefacts and ruins

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Written documents

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Artefacts and ruins

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Stories passed down orally

Question 24

In what period of history did people start using iron?

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Iron Age

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Bronze Age

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Stone Age

Question 25

When people started using iron to make tools and weapons, what was this period called?

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The Iron Age

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The Stone Age

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The Bronze Age

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The Copper Age

Question 26

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Iron Age?

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The use of iron tools and weapons

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The development of writing systems

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The construction of large cities

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The domestication of animals

Question 27

Which of these activities was NOT common during the Iron Age?

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Using electricity and machines

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Farming and agriculture

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Hunting and gathering

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Pottery and ceramics

Question 28

What is the time in history called when people started using iron to make tools and weapons?

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Iron Age

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Stone Age

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Bronze Age

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Medieval Era

Question 29

How did the Iron Age end?

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When the Romans arrived in Britain

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When people stopped using iron

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When the Bronze Age started again

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When the Stone Age came back

Question 30

Which of these things is still used today that was invented during the Iron Age?

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Iron tools

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Iron buildings

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Iron bridges

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Iron cars

Question 31

What period in history is known for the use of iron tools and weapons?

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Iron Age

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Bronze Age

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Stone Age

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Middle Ages

Question 32

Before iron, what metal was used for making tools and weapons?

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Bronze

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Steel

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Copper

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Aluminium

Question 33

How did iron tools improve upon bronze tools?

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They were stronger.

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They were lighter.

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They were easier to make.

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They were more decorative.

Question 34

Is it correct to say that the Iron Age came before the Bronze Age?

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No

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Yes

Question 35

What special material gave the Iron Age its name?

Accepted Answer

Iron

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Stone

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Wood

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Bronze

Question 36

What was special about the Iron Age?

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People used strong iron tools and weapons.

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People made pottery.

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People hunted and gathered food.

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People painted pictures on cave walls.

Question 37

What did people NOT use iron for in the Iron Age?

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Building houses

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Making jewelry

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Creating tools

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Making weapons

Question 38

How did iron change fighting in the Iron Age?

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Soldiers had stronger weapons and armor.

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People fought less often.

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Iron weapons weren't very good.

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Only special people had iron weapons.

Question 39

Why is the Iron Age important in history?

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It was a time when people used better tools and technology.

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It was a time of peace and happiness.

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It was the first time people used metal.

Question 40

What was a challenge for people in the Iron Age?

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Finding and using iron from the ground.

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Growing plants.

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Hunting animals.

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Building homes.