Ch 17: Iron Age Cultures

1. The Germanic Iron Age: Tribes, Weapons & Clothing

Germanic tribes played a major role during the entire Iron Age. In this lesson, we'll examine Europe's Iron Age before the rise of Germanic power and see how it changed in the Germanic Iron Age itself.

2. The Iron Age in China

Few things in history have forced man to create and to innovate like warfare. To understand more about how warfare increases technology, look no further than the Iron Age in China.

3. The Iron Age in Egypt

Although the Iron Age in Egypt was relatively short compared to other eras, it was still notable. To learn more about this period of Egyptian history, give this lesson a look.

4. The Iron Age in Zimbabwe

If you are looking to explore the history of pre-colonial Africa, this lesson is a good starting point. In this lesson, we will discuss the area known as Great Zimbabwe, an advanced Iron Age civilization, and learn about the people who built and occupied this region in southern Africa.

5. Iron Age in Britain: Communities & Hillforts

In this lesson, we explore the Iron Age in Britain. Specifically, we discover the makeup of Iron Age communities and the function of hillforts in those communities.

6. Iron Age Celts Facts: Lesson for Kids

In this lesson, we'll learn about the Iron Age Celts, a fascinating group with influence on our own culture. Find out where they came from, when they reached Ireland, and what ended their reign.

7. The Iron Age in the Roman Empire: History & Conquest

Rome's imperial Iron Age was one of near-constant warfare. In this lesson, we'll examine some trends and major conquests of the Roman Empire's rise to dominance.

8. Greek Iron Age: Art & Architecture

The Greek Iron Age saw an explosion of philosophy, mathematics, and above all, the arts. In this lesson, we'll explore Greek art and architecture in this era and see how it developed.

9. Greek Iron Age: Timeline & Mythology

In this lesson, we will discuss the Greeks during the Iron Age and their place on the timeline. We will also discuss the beliefs and myths that they followed.

10. The Iron Age in India

Around the world, the Iron Age was an auspicious time. In this lesson, we're going to examine India's Iron Age and see how it drastically changed life in the subcontinent.

11. The Iron Age in South Africa

The Iron Age looked different in every part of the world, but this is especially true in southern Africa. In this lesson, we'll explore this time period and see what makes it unique in world history.

12. The Irish Iron Age: History & Facts

In this lesson, we'll explore one of the more enigmatic periods of history in Ireland, the Iron Age. We discuss the difficulties in studying the period as well as cover what we do know.