Scots & Picts
History: KS2 National Curriculum, topic 3.1.5
Scots & Picts
Roman Britain
- The Romans dominated most of Britain.
- However, other groups of people also lived in Britain.
- Hadrian’s Wall separated the Romans from the Picts.
- The Picts lived in what is now Scotland.
Picts
- The Picts lived in what is now Scotland.
- The Picts were excellent fighters.
- They were known for their beautiful carvings.
Scots
- The Scots originated from Ireland.
- The Scots were excellent sailors.
- They spoke Gaelic.
- They lived in crannogs.
Dumnonii
- The Dumnonii lived in South-West Britain.
- The Dumnonii were excellent farmers.
- They were also great miners.
Test yourself on Scots & Picts
What separated the Romans from the Picts?
Where did the Picts live?
What were the Dumnonii known for?
What is correct about the Scots?