Q.1 Who were the Celts?
A Germanic tribe
An ancient Indo-European people
A Roman military unit
A group of Phoenician traders
Explanation - The Celts were an Indo-European people who lived in various regions of Europe during the Iron Age and Medieval period.
Correct answer is: An ancient Indo-European people
Q.2 Which Celtic tribe was most prominent in ancient Gaul?
Belgae
Helvetii
Aedui
All of the above
Explanation - Several tribes such as the Belgae, Helvetii, and Aedui played important roles in Gaul before Roman conquest.
Correct answer is: All of the above
Q.3 What was the main social role of the Druids among the Celts?
Warriors
Priests and advisors
Farmers
Blacksmiths
Explanation - Druids were the spiritual leaders, judges, and advisors within Celtic society.
Correct answer is: Priests and advisors
Q.4 The Celtic tribe called the Iceni is most famous for which leader?
Vercingetorix
Boudica
Ambiorix
Arminius
Explanation - Boudica was the queen of the Iceni tribe who led a revolt against Roman rule in Britain.
Correct answer is: Boudica
Q.5 Where did the Helvetii tribe live before being defeated by Julius Caesar?
Ireland
Scotland
Switzerland
Spain
Explanation - The Helvetii lived in the Swiss plateau before their attempted migration and defeat by Caesar.
Correct answer is: Switzerland
Q.6 Which Celtic tribe occupied much of present-day Belgium?
Belgae
Catuvellauni
Senones
Veneti
Explanation - The Belgae were a major Celtic tribe in northern Gaul, covering modern Belgium.
Correct answer is: Belgae
Q.7 Which metalworking skill were the Celts especially known for?
Ironworking
Bronze casting
Goldsmithing
All of the above
Explanation - Celts excelled in iron, bronze, and gold craftsmanship, producing weapons, jewelry, and ornaments.
Correct answer is: All of the above
Q.8 Which Celtic tribe resisted Caesar in the Gallic Wars under Vercingetorix?
Arverni
Aedui
Veneti
Helvetii
Explanation - The Arverni tribe, led by Vercingetorix, were key opponents of Rome in the Gallic Wars.
Correct answer is: Arverni
Q.9 The Celts are believed to have originated from which broad cultural zone?
The Middle East
Central Europe
North Africa
Scandinavia
Explanation - The earliest Celtic culture, Hallstatt, was based in central Europe around Austria and southern Germany.
Correct answer is: Central Europe
Q.10 What was the primary form of Celtic settlement?
Nomadic camps
Hillforts
Walled cities
Underground dwellings
Explanation - Celts often built fortified settlements on hills, known as hillforts, for defense and community life.
Correct answer is: Hillforts
Q.11 Which Celtic tribe inhabited Ireland?
Gaels
Belgae
Helvetii
Iceni
Explanation - The Gaels were the dominant Celtic group in Ireland, influencing culture, language, and tradition.
Correct answer is: Gaels
Q.12 What was La Tène culture known for?
Advanced farming
Art and metalwork
Writing systems
Shipbuilding
Explanation - The La Tène culture is noted for intricate Celtic art and fine metal craftsmanship.
Correct answer is: Art and metalwork
Q.13 Which Celtic tribe in Britain was defeated by Julius Caesar during his expeditions?
Catuvellauni
Trinovantes
Atrebates
Iceni
Explanation - The Catuvellauni were among the tribes Caesar encountered in Britain.
Correct answer is: Catuvellauni
Q.14 Which region was called 'Hibernia' by the Romans?
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Brittany
Explanation - The Romans referred to Ireland as Hibernia, though they never conquered it.
Correct answer is: Ireland
Q.15 Which Celtic tribe lived in Armorica, modern-day Brittany in France?
Veneti
Aedui
Arverni
Iceni
Explanation - The Veneti were a seafaring Celtic tribe of Armorica, famous for resisting Caesar.
Correct answer is: Veneti
Q.16 Which language family did the Celts belong to?
Semitic
Indo-European
Uralic
Altaic
Explanation - Celtic languages form a branch of the Indo-European language family.
Correct answer is: Indo-European
Q.17 What type of government did most Celtic tribes have?
Kingship with councils
Democratic assemblies
Republican senate
Theocracy
Explanation - Celtic tribes were usually ruled by kings or chieftains advised by councils and Druids.
Correct answer is: Kingship with councils
Q.18 What weapon was the Celts especially feared for using?
The longbow
The chariot
The longsword
The spear
Explanation - The Celtic longsword was a fearsome weapon, demonstrating their skill in ironworking.
Correct answer is: The longsword
Q.19 Which famous battle in 52 BCE marked the defeat of the Celtic tribes by Caesar?
Battle of Alesia
Battle of Hastings
Battle of Carrhae
Battle of Teutoburg
Explanation - The Battle of Alesia was the decisive conflict in which Caesar defeated Vercingetorix and the Arverni.
Correct answer is: Battle of Alesia
Q.20 Which Celtic group eventually migrated to what is now Turkey?
Gaels
Belgae
Galatians
Veneti
Explanation - The Galatians were Celts who migrated to Anatolia and established a kingdom.
Correct answer is: Galatians
Q.21 What was the role of bards in Celtic society?
Healers
Storytellers and poets
Farmers
Warriors
Explanation - Bards preserved history and traditions through poetry and song.
Correct answer is: Storytellers and poets
Q.22 Which river marked a boundary of Celtic Gaul?
Danube
Seine
Rhine
Nile
Explanation - The Rhine served as a frontier between Roman and Celtic lands in Gaul.
Correct answer is: Rhine
Q.23 What were Celtic war trumpets called?
Lituus
Carnyx
Tuba
Cornu
Explanation - The carnyx was a distinctive long war trumpet used by Celtic warriors to intimidate enemies.
Correct answer is: Carnyx
Q.24 Which Celtic festival is believed to be the origin of Halloween?
Beltane
Samhain
Lughnasadh
Imbolc
Explanation - Samhain, marking the end of harvest, is the Celtic root of modern Halloween traditions.
Correct answer is: Samhain
Q.25 Which ancient Celtic site in Ireland is aligned with the winter solstice?
Stonehenge
Newgrange
Tara
Avebury
Explanation - Newgrange, older than Stonehenge, aligns with the winter solstice sunrise.
Correct answer is: Newgrange