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Difficulty: EasyThe Iron Age

During the Iron Age, a group of people from central Europe settled in Britain. They spoke languages that are related to modern-day Welsh and Gaelic. What was the name of this group of people?

  1. The CeltsAnswer
  2. B
    The Romans
  3. C
    The Beaker People
  4. D
    The Anglo-Saxons

Answer

The Celts
The Celts are the group identified in the official handbook as living in Britain during the Iron Age. They brought with them a culture and languages that form the basis of modern Welsh, Irish, and Scots Gaelic.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the time period mentioned in the question.
The Iron Age.
The question specifically asks about a group that settled during the Iron Age.
2
Recall the cultural group associated with the Iron Age in the official handbook.
The Celts.
The handbook identifies the Celts as the primary group during this era, noting their migration from central Europe.
3
Verify the linguistic connection mentioned in the question.
Celtic languages are ancestors to Welsh and Gaelic.
The handbook confirms that the people of the Iron Age spoke languages related to modern Welsh and Gaelic.

Key Concept

The identity and linguistic legacy of the Celtic people during the Iron Age.
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