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Then Britain was connected to the mainland by a land bridge.
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The Iberians inhabited the British Isles
They lived in limestone caves
They used stone, bones and antlers to make weapons and tools -
People mined tin, gold, copper and made bronze tools.
They also built settlements, acquired farming skills and built large circular stone monuments. -
The Celts invaded the British isles.
They brought with them a knowledge of smelting iron which produced stronger weapons than the bronze ones that native Britons were using -
Romans were the most powerful people in the world.
The romans conquered all the countries around the mediterranean sea and then began moving northwards.
They made two raids across the English channel into Britain.
Many of Britain's main towns and cities were established by the Romans -
German settlers from Angeln and Saxony.
Brought with them their own religious beliefs
They were great craft workers
They made intricate jewellery, musical instruments and so on -
Vikings began their invasion from Denmark wich was to leave a lasting impression on Britain.
Engald was divided with east declared to be danish territory. -
Norman Duke William defeated the Saxon king Harold and crowned the king of England on Christmas day.
Latin was the language of the clergy and the university scholars.
Norman-french was the official language of the king and the aristocracy.
Anglo-Saxon German was spoken by common people.