The Druids Quiz

What is the main role of the druids in pre-Roman Celtic society?

• Acting as judges

• Entertaining the nobles

Which group of people were responsible for performing religious sacrifices in Celtic society?

• Vates

• Bards

What was the most important religious practice of the Celts?

• Making offerings to the gods

• Building stone structures

What is the controversial subject related to the druids and their practices?

• Healing ceremonies

• Human sacrifice

Which ancient landmark is often associated with the druids, even though they did not build it?

• Stonehenge

• The Parthenon

What was the role of the vates in Celtic society?

• Giving prophecy

• Entertaining the nobles

What did the ritual of oak and mistletoe involve?

• Making an elixir

• Performing a healing ceremony

When did the suppression of druidic beliefs start under the Roman rule?

• 500 AD

• 27 AD

What happened to the druids and their pagan beliefs in Ireland?

• They migrated to other lands

• They were embraced by Christianity

What was the role of the fili in Ireland?

• Leading the army to war

• Keeping Irish folklore