Week 1 - CTT1 - 3rd term - Norman Conquest of Ireland and British Penal Laws(1)

What marked the arrival of the Celts in Ireland around 700 BC?

The Celts began to control all lowland areas of Britain and continued to arrive in waves for the next seven hundred years.

Who was Boadicea and what did she accomplish?

Boadicea was a powerful Celtic queen who led her tribe against the Romans in AD 61, nearly driving them out of Britain.

What was the Roman name for Ireland, and why did they not invade it?

The Romans called Ireland 'Hibernia' and did not invade it because they focused on conquering Britain where the Celts were aiding the Gauls.

List the Germanic tribes that invaded Britain and their settlements.

The Germanic tribes included the Saxons, Angles, and Jutes, settling in various parts of Britain, particularly East Anglia and Kent.

What was the Danelaw?

The Danelaw was the area of England under Viking rule, recognized for the law of the Danes.

Describe the impact of Viking raids on Irish society.

Viking raids led to the establishment of towns and ports, significant economic change, and forced the Irish to unite against the invaders.

What initiated the Norman Invasion of Ireland?

The Norman Invasion was initiated in 1169 at the request of Dermot McMorrow, the deposed King of Leinster.

What was the primary purpose of the Penal Laws in Ireland?

The Penal Laws aimed to impose restrictions and disabilities on Catholics, preventing them from holding civil and political rights.

What happened to the Catholic population as a result of the Penal Laws post-Williamite War?

The Penal Laws severely oppressed Irish Catholics, leading to loss of land ownership and civil rights, diminishing their share from 22% to 14%.

Who was Jonathan Swift and what was his notable work?

Jonathan Swift was an Irish author and satirist best known for writing 'Gulliver’s Travels'.