Celtic Legends and Weaponry

Celtic Legends and Weaponry

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

The video explores the possibility of Ambrosus, a fifth-century resistance leader, being the inspiration for King Arthur. It discusses the Roman origins of the name Arthur and the historical context of the legendary sword Excalibur, which is linked to Celtic long swords. The video also explains the pattern welding technique used in Roman sword making. However, it concludes that Ambrosus does not fully match the King Arthur legend due to a lack of evidence of his leadership and longevity.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is identified as a possible candidate for the real King Arthur?

Ambrosus

Merlin

Lancelot

Gawain

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the origin of the name 'Arthur'?

Roman

Celtic

Welsh

Greek

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Ambrosus play in the fifth century?

Resistance leader

Roman Emperor

King of Britain

Saxon Invader

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of weapon is associated with Ambrosus in the legend?

Axe

Bow

Celtic long sword

Dagger

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Hector Cole?

A Saxon leader

A Welsh bard

A Roman general

A blacksmith specializing in ancient weaponry

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the French translation of the Welsh word for 'notch and hard'?

Excalibur

Caliburn

Durandal

Joyeuse

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is pattern welding?

A method of sword decoration

A technique to forge a strong blade

A way to sharpen swords

A style of sword fighting

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