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British History - I: Prehistoric Period

The document provides an overview of prehistoric Britain, beginning with the initial occupation of Britain by Homo species around 700,000 years ago and Homo sapiens around 30,000 BC. It then outlines the three main prehistoric ages in Britain: the Neolithic Age from 5000-2500 BC, characterized by the rise of farming communities and construction of mounds and stone circles; the Bronze Age from 2500-750 BC, which saw the rise of metalworking and small villages; and the Iron Age from 750 BC to 43 AD, where iron tools revolutionized agriculture and trade increased across Europe. Specific sites mentioned include Skara Brae and Stonehenge.

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British History - I: Prehistoric Period

The document provides an overview of prehistoric Britain, beginning with the initial occupation of Britain by Homo species around 700,000 years ago and Homo sapiens around 30,000 BC. It then outlines the three main prehistoric ages in Britain: the Neolithic Age from 5000-2500 BC, characterized by the rise of farming communities and construction of mounds and stone circles; the Bronze Age from 2500-750 BC, which saw the rise of metalworking and small villages; and the Iron Age from 750 BC to 43 AD, where iron tools revolutionized agriculture and trade increased across Europe. Specific sites mentioned include Skara Brae and Stonehenge.

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British History – I

Prehistoric Period
What we will talk about
ancient Britain....
 How the ancient history ( 古代史 ) of the UK
changed how British people think today.
 Ancient History and the English Language

 Major events :
 Ancient invasions ( 侵略 ) of the United Kingdom
 Feudal societies ( 封建社会 )
 the Great Charter
 the Black Death
 the Glorious Revolution
You will answer a set of
questions at the end and
this is marked homework,
so be sure to take notes!
How did the UK get from
this....
to this?
Some things you may not
know.....
 ancient events, beliefs and societies helped
change parts of British society such as:
 the English language itself
 the view of women and how they are
treated today
 the change from a feudal society ( 封建社
会 ) to a democratic society ( 民主社会 )
Draw the History out!
Initial Occupation

 Homo species ( 现代人种 ) arrived around than


700,000 years ago
 Homo sapiens (Modern Humans) began populating
what is now Great Britain when the island was
attached to the continent of Europe by a land bridge
around 30,000 BC
 6500 BC: The sea levels rose and the land bridge was
flooded, creating the island of Great Britain
Three ages in prehistoric
Britain
 Iron Age, Neolithic , Bronze Age

Neolithic (c. Iron Age


5,000 – (750 BC – AD
2,500/2000 43)
BC)

Bronze Age (c.


2,500/2,000 –
750 BC)
Neolithic (c. 5,000 – 2,500/2000 BC)

 First evidence of farming communities

 3,000 – 2,500: Earliest construction of mounds （土


堆） and stone circles begins
 3000 BC: Weather gets warmer

 People were part of larger communities


 Evidence: stone circles, burial mounds, grave
goods
Skara Brae
 Near Orkney Scotland

 Europe's most complete


Neolithic village
 Older
than Stonehenge and
the Great Pyramids, it
has been called the
"Scottish Pompeii"
because of its excellent
preservation 
Bronze Age (c. 2,500/2,000 – 750 BC)
 2500 BC: Weather gets colder/wetter, Northern areas
are abandoned
 2,500 – 1,500: Most stone circles are constructed during
this time
 Small villages constructed

 Domesticated animals
A famous cite from
Neolithic & Bronze age

Stonehenge
Video Watching
 1. How old is Stonehenge?

 2. What was Stonehenge mainly used for (in most beliefs)?

 3. What is the size for the big stone (Sarsens)?

 4. What is the size for the small stone (bluestones)?

 5. Why do you think it is so mysterious? (discussion)


Stonehenge
 Built in three phases (2950, 2600, 2300 BC)

 First phase: circular hedge with ditch 沟 , holes for


either posts or stones
 Second phase: Blue stones were erected in a circle

 Third phase: Large sarsen (sandstone) blocks


transported and erected
 Purpose? 1. Ritual site （宗教仪式遗址） 2. Possibly
used for astronomy 天文学 3. Possibly seen as a
place of healing
Iron Age (750 BC – AD 43)
 Use of iron revolutionizes tools for agriculture, daily
use, and weaponry
 Huge increase in trade across Europe
Draw the History out!
Prehistoric Britain

CRAVN Period
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