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Difficulty: EasyThe Bronze Age

Throughout the Bronze Age in Britain, society saw the introduction of new metalworking techniques and burial customs. What were the circular mounds of earth used for burials during this period called?

  1. Round barrowsAnswer
  2. B
    Hill forts
  3. C
    Long barrows
  4. D
    Roman villas

Answer

The circular burial mounds used during the Bronze Age are called round barrows.
The term 'round barrows' refers to the circular mounds of earth that were built over graves during the Bronze Age, which began approximately 4,000 years ago.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical period mentioned.
The question specifies the Bronze Age in Britain.
This sets the chronological context for the technology and customs to be recalled.
2
Recall the burial practices associated with the Bronze Age.
People in the Bronze Age moved away from long, communal tombs to individual burials under circular mounds.
Round barrows are a defining archaeological feature of the Bronze Age landscape in Britain.
3
Select the term that matches 'circular mounds of earth'.
Round barrows.
The term directly describes the shape and purpose of these prehistoric structures.

Key Concept

Bronze Age Burial Customs
Estimated Time:45s
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The Bronze Age

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