Celtic Society Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
ring fort | Celtic dwelling site enclosed by earthen banks and ditches, with a wattle or stone fence |
caiseal | stone ring fort |
crannog | Celtic dwelling on an artificial island in a lake |
souterrain | underground passage used to store things, hide in, escape through |
hill fort | ceremonial Celtic fort built on a hill side |
promontory fort | ceremonial Celtic fort built on a headland or cliff |
tuath | a Celtic kingdom |
ri | King of a Celtic settlement |
derbhfine | the royal family in a Celtic tuath |
aos dana | specially skilled individuals in the tuath like the Druid, Brehon, File |
warriors | fought on behalf of the tuath |
craftsmen | blacksmiths and goldsmiths who produces the implements and jewellery |
farmers | grew crops and tended to animals to feed the tuath |
slaves | captured in battle from enemy tuatha |
rotary quern | used to grind grain into flour |
hero's portion | best cut of meat served to the bravest warrior in battle |
la tene art | swirls and floral patterned designs |
torc | gold jewellery item, a collar necklace |
ogham stone | stone with notches cut into it to represent letters in Celtic writing |
cist grave | small stone lined burial site, remains were cremated before being placed into the cist grave |
grave goods | weapons, shield, food items buried with a celt |
leine | shirt |
crios | belt |
briste | trousers |
brat | heavy wollen blanket/cloak |
Created by:
Mrs Curran
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