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26.03.2015

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Many centuries ago (about the 4th century B.C.) the country we now call England was known as Britain, and the people who lived there were called Britons (sometimes Brythons). 

Презентация по английскому языку Early History of Britain

They were the Celtic people living in Great Britain from the Iron Age through the Early Middle Ages. They spoke the Celtic language known as British or Brythonic. 

That primitive society had a warrior class. They  did the actual fighting, the free poor served as chariot drivers. Part of a warrior’s ritual was to boast of his victories, and fighting between warriors was an important part of life.

Bronze Age Britons practised the art of mummification at the same time as the Egyptians. Archaeologists unearthed the skeletons of a man, a woman, and a 3-year-old girl under the floor of a prehistoric house at Cladh Hallan on the Scottish island of South Uist.

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Early History of Britain

Early History of Britain

Pre-Roman Period

Pre-Roman Period

Great Britain in the mid-late 5 th century B.C.  Mainly Brythonic areas  Mainly Gaelic areas  Mainly Pictish areas Many centuries ago (about the 4 th century B.C.) the country we now call England was known as Britain, and the people who lived there were called Britons (sometimes Brythons).

Great Britain in the mid-late 5 th century B.C.

Mainly Brythonic areas

Mainly Gaelic areas

Mainly Pictish areas

Many centuries ago (about the 4 th century B.C.) the country we now call England was known as Britain, and the people who lived there were called Britons (sometimes Brythons).

They were the Celtic people living in Great Britain from the Iron Age through the Early Middle Ages. They spoke the Celtic language known as British or Brythonic.

They were the Celtic people living in Great Britain from the Iron Age through the Early Middle Ages. They spoke the Celtic language known as British or Brythonic.

That primitive society had a warrior class. They did the actual fighting ,  the free poor served as chariot drivers. Part of a warrior’s ritual was to boast of his victories, and fighting between warriors was an important part of life.

That primitive society had a warrior class. They did the actual fighting , the free poor served as chariot drivers. Part of a warrior’s ritual was to boast of his victories, and fighting between warriors was an important part of life.

Bronze Age Britons practised the art of mummification at the same time as the Egyptians. Archaeologists unearthed the skeletons of a man, a woman, and a 3-year-old girl under the floor of a prehistoric house at Cladh Hallan on the Scottish island of South Uist.

Bronze Age Britons practised the art of mummification at the same time as the Egyptians. Archaeologists unearthed the skeletons of a man, a woman, and a 3-year-old girl under the floor of a prehistoric house at Cladh Hallan on the Scottish island of South Uist.

A mysterious race of ancient Britons who had much in common with people today but belonged to another human species lived in Norfolk almost a million years ago, scientists believe them to be the oldest known human settlers in northern Europe.

A mysterious race of ancient Britons who had much in common with people today but belonged to another human species lived in Norfolk almost a million years ago, scientists believe them to be the oldest known human settlers in northern Europe.

Ancient Britons were ruled by a class of priests called Druids. These were members of the ancient Celtic priesthood before the Christian religion.

Ancient Britons were ruled by a class of priests called Druids. These were members of the ancient Celtic priesthood before the Christian religion.

Jersey copper token depicting a priest. Currencies of the Anglo-Norman Isles, 1813 They were keepers of all the religious teachings, the tribal history and other knowledge important in Celtic society

Jersey copper token depicting a priest. Currencies of the Anglo-Norman Isles, 1813

They were keepers of all the religious teachings, the tribal history and other knowledge important in Celtic society

This Briton Druid Copper Necklace dating back from the 1st to 4th century AD. This type of necklace was a device that had been used to alter a Druid's voice They worshipped Gods & Goddesses living in water, stones, trees etc.

This Briton Druid Copper Necklace dating back from the 1st to 4th century AD.

This type of necklace was a device that had been used to alter a Druid's voice

They worshipped Gods & Goddesses living in water, stones, trees etc.

There existed a vast system of Druid temples in the south of the Island of GB, in particular.

There existed a vast system of Druid temples in the south of the Island of GB, in particular.

Stonehenge, the most famous prehistoric, mysterious circle of upright stones in southern England, is probably, one of the most famous sites in the world. Stonehenge “supported stones” is located in the English county of Wiltshire. It was generally concluded that Stonehenge was constructed as a temple to the sun.

Stonehenge, the most famous prehistoric, mysterious circle of upright stones in southern England, is probably, one of the most famous sites in the world. Stonehenge “supported stones” is located in the English county of Wiltshire. It was generally concluded that Stonehenge was constructed as a temple to the sun.

Construction on the great monument began 5,000 years ago; the famous stones that still stand today were put in place about 4,000 years ago.

Construction on the great monument began 5,000 years ago; the famous stones that still stand today were put in place about 4,000 years ago.

It is at the centre of the most dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England, including several hundred burial mounds.

It is at the centre of the most dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England, including several hundred burial mounds.

Scientists are still amazed at extraordinary mathematical sophistication and engineering abilities that the native British developed.

Scientists are still amazed at extraordinary mathematical sophistication and engineering abilities that the native British developed.

Picture of  Stonehenge of 1700 Stonehenge constructors must have had precise astronomical knowledge of the path of the sun risings at dawn on midsummer's morning.

Picture of Stonehenge of 1700

Stonehenge constructors must have had precise astronomical knowledge of the path of the sun risings at dawn on midsummer's morning.

17 th century depiction of Stonehenge Recent studies have focused on the stone rings as astronomical observatories. The monument must have been deliberately oriented and planned so that on midsummer's morning the sun rose directly over the Heel Stone and the first rays shone into the centre of the monument.

17 th century depiction of Stonehenge

Recent studies have focused on the stone rings as astronomical observatories. The monument must have been deliberately oriented and planned so that on midsummer's morning the sun rose directly over the Heel Stone and the first rays shone into the centre of the monument.

Image of Stonehenge showing the circular layout A lot of scientists also agree on their possible “magico-religious” uses.

Image of Stonehenge showing the circular layout

A lot of scientists also agree on their possible “magico-religious” uses.

John Constable, Stonehenge, 1836. (Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK) The mystery still surrounds its original purpose. In the 12 th century Geoffrey of Monmouth included a fanciful story in his work Historia Regum Britanniae that attributed the monument's construction to Merlin, the magician of the times of King Arthur.

John Constable, Stonehenge, 1836. (Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK)

The mystery still surrounds its original purpose. In the 12 th century Geoffrey of Monmouth included a fanciful story in his work Historia Regum Britanniae that attributed the monument's construction to Merlin, the magician of the times of King Arthur.

Researcher Tom Brooks analyzed 1,500 prehistoric monuments across southern England and Wales, and found them all to be on a grid of isosceles triangles – those with two sides of equal length – each pointing to the next site.

Researcher Tom Brooks analyzed 1,500 prehistoric monuments across southern England and Wales, and found them all to be on a grid of isosceles triangles – those with two sides of equal length – each pointing to the next site.

Silbury Hill near Avebury, Wiltshire Ancient Britons were able to travel hundreds of miles with remarkable accuracy using landmarks such as Stonehenge .

Silbury Hill near Avebury, Wiltshire

Ancient Britons were able to travel hundreds of miles with remarkable accuracy using landmarks such as Stonehenge .

Stanton Drew

Stanton Drew "The Cove". Situated in the garden of "The Druids Arms"

Stone markers on hilltops and natural waypoints let them orient, as if they had satellite navigation maps.

A Britons village, drawn by a modern artist The Britons lived in villages of round houses from wood and mud with thatched roofs. There was a strict differentiation between peasants and warriors in their occupations and social position. There were lots of different tribes ruled by kings or chiefs. Chiefs often fought one another.

A Britons village, drawn by a modern artist

The Britons lived in villages of round houses from wood and mud with thatched roofs. There was a strict differentiation between peasants and warriors in their occupations and social position. There were lots of different tribes ruled by kings or chiefs. Chiefs often fought one another.

A Celtic shield, found in the River Thames (London) Here is a genuine Celtic warrior shield, found in the River Thames (London). It's too fine for use in battle. Perhaps it was thrown in the river as a gift to the gods.

A Celtic shield, found in the River Thames (London)

Here is a genuine Celtic warrior shield, found in the River Thames (London). It's too fine for use in battle. Perhaps it was thrown in the river as a gift to the gods.

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