Prehistoric and Historic Settlement (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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When did the first inhabitants arrive in Ireland?
When did the first inhabitants arrive in Ireland?
Approximately 9,000 years ago
What are middens?
What are middens?
Ancient refuse heaps of bones & shells
Why did Mesolithic people choose locations near water sources?
Why did Mesolithic people choose locations near water sources?
Drinking, cooking, fishing & transport
What revolutionary change did Neolithic people bring to Ireland?
What revolutionary change did Neolithic people bring to Ireland?
Agriculture - becoming first farmers
How long does sunlight illuminate Newgrange's burial chamber during winter solstice?
How long does sunlight illuminate Newgrange's burial chamber during winter solstice?
Exactly 17 minutes
What technological advancement characterised the Bronze Age?
What technological advancement characterised the Bronze Age?
Transition from stone to metal tools
How did Bronze Age burial practices differ from Neolithic traditions?
How did Bronze Age burial practices differ from Neolithic traditions?
Smaller individual burial sites
What were Celtic kingdoms called?
What were Celtic kingdoms called?
Tuaths
What were crannógs?
What were crannógs?
Artificial islands built in lakes
What significant development came from Early Christian monasteries?
What significant development came from Early Christian monasteries?
They became Ireland's first towns
What new urban form did Vikings introduce to Ireland?
What new urban form did Vikings introduce to Ireland?
Towns with radial street patterns
Which place name endings indicate Viking settlement origins?
Which place name endings indicate Viking settlement origins?
'ford' or 'low'
Why did Normans build town walls and gates?
Why did Normans build town walls and gates?
Protection & control trade/disease
What central feature characterised plantation towns?
What central feature characterised plantation towns?
Market squares or diamond-shaped areas
When was Shannon new town built and what did it serve?
When was Shannon new town built and what did it serve?
1960s for airport & industrial workers